{"product_id":"oval-emerald-lab-grown-diamond-toi-et-moi-ring","title":"Oval and Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in Silver, 10K, 14K and 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo laboratory grown diamonds, one oval and one emerald cut, set side by side on a single band. Toi et moi means you and me, and the design has been used for engagement rings for more than two centuries. Pairing two different shapes is the point: the soft brilliant oval and the crisp step cut emerald are two personalities sharing one ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: One oval cut and one emerald cut laboratory grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat total weight across both stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and clarity: E colour, VVS2 clarity for both stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: IGI for the principal oval, included free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Two stone toi et moi, claw set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetals: 925 silver, 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade: To order in Surat, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy an oval and an emerald\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two shapes could hardly be more different in the way they handle light. An oval is a brilliant cut, full of small facets that throw fine, lively sparkle. An emerald cut is a step cut, with long parallel facets that give broad, calm flashes, the hall of mirrors effect. Side by side, each makes the other look more like itself: the oval seems brighter, the emerald more architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outlines work together too. The curve of the oval sits against the straight edge of the emerald, so the pair reads as a deliberate composition rather than two matching stones. It is the most individual engagement ring format there is, and it stacks naturally with a slim band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the stones are set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two diamonds are set at a slight angle to each other so they meet close without touching, each held in its own claws. Balancing a toi et moi is a matter of proportion: the stones have to feel equal in presence even though their shapes and cuts are different, so we match them by face up size and table rather than by carat weight alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat laboratory grown means here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA laboratory grown diamond is a diamond. It is crystallised carbon with the same cubic structure, the same 10 on the Mohs scale, the same refractive index of 2.42 and the same dispersion as a mined stone. Ours are grown by chemical vapour deposition and high pressure high temperature methods, then cut and polished by hand. This is not moissanite, not cubic zirconia and not a simulant. A gemmologist testing it will read diamond, because it is diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold suits the vintage character of the toi et moi, white metal makes the pair look sleek and modern, and rose gold softens the contrast between the two cuts. 10K is the hardest alloy, 14K is the everyday balance, and 18K is the richest colour but the softest metal. White gold is rhodium plated and will want replating every one to two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIGI certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe principal oval diamond is graded by IGI, the International Gemological Institute, and the certificate comes with the ring at no extra charge. It states the carat weight, the E colour grade, the VVS2 clarity grade, the measurements and the girdle inscription, and confirms in writing that the stone is laboratory grown. The emerald cut is matched to the same E VVS2 grade in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade to order in our own workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple Gems is a family run workshop in Surat, India, where most of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. We select the two stones as a pair, build the head around their exact outlines and set them by hand, then finish the ring for your chosen total carat weight and finger size. Allow two to three weeks for making, plus shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, mild washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush will keep it bright. Brush between the two stones and underneath them, where soap gathers. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth, and take it off for the gym, gardening and swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustom orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can change the prongs, the band or the setting of this design. Each change is quoted individually, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapplegems.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with what you have in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour and clarity are the diamonds?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both stones are E colour and VVS2 clarity, on every metal and every carat weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the carat weight split?\u003c\/strong\u003e The carat option is the total across both stones, divided so the two look balanced face up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does toi et moi mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is French for you and me. The two stones represent two people joined on one band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e The head is wider than a solitaire, so a curved or contour band usually sits best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be resized?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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