{"product_id":"oval-moissanite-cathedral-solitaire-engagement-ring-74","title":"Oval Moissanite Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOval Moissanite Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two shoulders of this ring rise from the band in a smooth arch and meet the head from underneath, the way the arches of a cathedral carry a vault. That is where the name comes from and it is the only decoration the ring has: no accents, no engraving, no halo. The shank narrows towards the bottom of the finger and widens as it climbs, which lifts the oval visually and makes the stone look larger than it does on a straight band of the same weight. Made to order in Surat, India, in ten metals and four centre stone sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCenter stone details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone type: Moissanite, a lab created silicon carbide gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval brilliant cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: VVS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat options: 2 carat, 3 carat, 4 carat and 5 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and polish: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetry: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuster: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9.25 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Four prongs on an open cathedral head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBand details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approximately 2 mm, tapering towards the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: Cathedral, with arched shoulders rising into the setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: High polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stones: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cathedral shoulder has to be carved, not bent. Our goldsmiths file the arch from a solid shank so the curve runs true from the widest point at the head down to the narrowest point at the base, then hollow the underside so the ring is not unnecessarily heavy where nobody sees it. The two arches must mirror each other exactly, because on a plain polished ring the reflection travelling along each shoulder shows any difference immediately. The head sits low between the arches, which is what keeps the ring stable on the finger rather than top heavy. Every ring is finished by hand in our Surat workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow moissanite compares to a diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is silicon carbide, a different material from diamond rather than a lower grade of one. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale against a diamond at 10, it is hard enough for daily wear. On a bare cathedral setting the stone is open on all sides and light enters from every direction, which suits moissanite because its higher refractive index turns that light into strong coloured fire. This ring is sold as moissanite and is never described as a diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMetal options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 925 sterling silver, 10K yellow gold, 10K rose gold, 10K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 14K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold and 18K white gold. White gold, as photographed, gives the arches a bright architectural line. Yellow gold makes the same shape read warmer and more traditional. Rose gold softens it. For a design defined entirely by its shape, 14K holds an arch crisply over decades, and 925 sterling silver is the most affordable way to own the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRing size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery ring is made to your finger size, so choose your size at checkout. We make US sizes 3 through 13, including half sizes. The band is plain, so it can be resized easily in either direction later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCustom orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can add pave along the shoulders, add a hidden halo between the arches, raise or lower the head, widen the band, set the oval east west, or use a lab grown diamond or coloured stone in the centre. For any other request please contact us at https:\/\/mapplegems.com\/pages\/contact and we will quote it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a moissanite ring or a diamond ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a moissanite engagement ring. The centre stone is lab created moissanite and there are no other stones on the ring. We never describe it as a diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a cathedral setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne where the shoulders of the band arch upward and support the head from underneath, rather than the head sitting on top of a straight shank. It adds height and structure without adding stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make the stone look bigger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can. Lifting and framing the oval between two rising arches draws the eye upward, and the narrowed base makes the head look wider by contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot completely. Cathedral shoulders curve down to meet the band, so a straight band usually leaves a small gap at the sides. A contoured band solves this and we can shape one to your ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from your other plain solitaires?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur straight shank solitaires keep the same width all the way round and sit flush with a plain wedding band. This one arches and tapers, so it has more presence in profile and a more traditional silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it comfortable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The head sits lower than on a tall four prong solitaire, and the underside of the arches is hollowed and rounded so nothing digs into the neighbouring fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich centre size suits it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four, and the cathedral shape scales with the stone. A 5 carat oval on this setting is dramatic; a 2 carat is a classic understated solitaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm water, mild soap and a soft brush around the prongs and under the head, then rinse and pat dry. With no accent stones this ring is very easy to keep clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction usually takes ten to fourteen working days, plus shipping time. Every ring is made only after it is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur services\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree tracked worldwide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in your exact ring size, US 3 to 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime setting check with cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirty day return window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging in a presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConflict free and ethically produced stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mapple Gems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple Gems is a made to order fine jewelry workshop in Surat, India, one of the world leading diamond cutting and polishing centres. We set moissanite, lab grown diamonds and coloured gemstones in solid gold and sterling silver, and we make each piece only after it is ordered, which keeps prices low without holding stock. 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