{"product_id":"emerald-cut-moissanite-tulip-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring","title":"Emerald Cut Moissanite Tulip Basket Solitaire Engagement Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmerald Cut Moissanite Tulip Basket Solitaire Engagement Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn emerald cut moissanite held in four claws above a tulip basket, which is a setting built from four curved metal petals that rise from the shank and meet under the stone. From above the ring is a plain solitaire on a slim band. From the side it has a shape, and from underneath it looks like a flower opening, which is where the name comes from and why this style has been a bench jeweller favourite for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this ring works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tulip basket does something a plain open basket cannot. The curved petals brace the head in four directions rather than two, so a long emerald cut cannot rock in the setting, and they do it with less metal than a solid gallery, which keeps light flowing in from underneath. It also solves the profile problem that plain solitaires have, where the stone appears to sit on a stalk with nothing supporting it. Here the metal flows visibly from the band into the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCentre stone details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone type: Moissanite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald cut, elongated rectangular step cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: VVS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and polish: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetry: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefractive index: 2.65, higher than diamond, which is why moissanite throws more coloured fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9.25 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for daily wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat options: 2 carat, 3 carat, 4 carat and 5 carat centre stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetting and band\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour claw prongs grip the corners of the emerald cut. Beneath them four curved petals of metal rise from the shoulders and meet under the stone, forming the tulip basket. The shank is a plain round band of approximately one point eight millimetres, unbroken all the way around. Metal is solid throughout with a polished interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMetal options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from recycled 925 sterling silver, or solid 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white. Yellow gold, as photographed, shows the curve of the petals most clearly. White gold and sterling silver keep the whole ring cool and make the centre stone read as white as possible. Rose gold sits between the two. White gold is rhodium finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRing sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery ring is made to order in your size. Sizes run from 3 to 13, including half sizes. A plain shank with no stones is straightforward for a jeweller to resize later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inside of a tulip basket collects lotion and needs a brush to reach. Clean every few weeks with warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, working up into the basket from underneath. Rinse and dry with a lint free cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a tulip setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e A basket built from four curved metal petals that rise from the shank and meet under the girdle of the stone. It is stronger than an open basket and lighter than a solid gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make the ring sit higher?\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly, which most people prefer. The extra height lets light through under the stone and leaves clearance for a wedding band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a plain solitaire the right choice for a large stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is arguably the only choice. The bigger the emerald cut, the less it needs beside it, and the more a plain setting shows off the clarity of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich metal should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e For maximum whiteness choose white gold or sterling silver. For warmth choose yellow or rose gold. For daily wear over decades, 14K balances colour and durability best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mapple Gems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple Gems is a made to order fine jewellery workshop. Every ring is cut, set and finished by hand after you order, which is why we can offer ten metals and four carat weights on one design. Orders ship worldwide free of charge and every ring carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapple Gems","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":53608878702732,"sku":"MG-EM20-SS-2","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 3 Carat","offer_id":53608878735500,"sku":"MG-EM20-SS-3","price":131.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 4 Carat","offer_id":53608878768268,"sku":"MG-EM20-SS-4","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 5 Carat","offer_id":53608878801036,"sku":"MG-EM20-SS-5","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":53608878833804,"sku":"MG-EM20-10Y-2","price":709.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 3 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