{"product_id":"oval-moissanite-east-west-solid-halo-engagement-ring-57","title":"Oval Moissanite East West Solid Halo Engagement Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOval Moissanite East West Solid Halo Engagement Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oval in this ring lies across the finger rather than along it. That single change alters everything: the stone reads as wider, the ring looks lower and more relaxed, and the whole thing stops resembling a conventional engagement ring almost immediately. Around it sits a solid domed halo of metal with six pointed claws reaching in over the girdle, and the band splits below the head so the shank stays slim. There are no accent stones anywhere. 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, set east west across the finger\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: Six pointed claws over a solid domed halo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: East west, the long axis of the oval running across the finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo: Solid metal, domed and polished, no accent stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShank: Slim rounded band, split where it meets the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stones: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurning an oval sideways changes how the setting has to be built. In a north south ring the two ends of the stone point toward the shank and the claws at those points do most of the work. Here the ends point out over the edges of the finger with nothing beneath them, so the halo has to carry the load and the claw positions are set to hold the stone against sideways pressure rather than lengthways. Our bench builds the collet first, checks the seat against the actual stone, then shapes the six claws so each one sits at the correct angle for its position around an ellipse rather than a circle. The dome is polished in stages, because a plain metal halo has no stones to hide an uneven surface. Every ring is hand finished 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. Its refractive index is higher, so it returns more coloured fire. An east west oval presents its widest face to anyone looking at your hand, which means more of that fire is visible from across a table than in the usual orientation. 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, keeps the halo cool and lets the stone read as the only bright element. Yellow gold makes the metal halo the loudest part of the design, which suits people who want the ring to look bold rather than delicate. Rose gold sits between. For daily wear 14K resists scratching on the large polished dome better than 18K, and 925 sterling silver is the most affordable way to try the design.\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 shank is plain, so the ring can be resized later without touching the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCustom orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can set the oval north south instead, make the halo narrower, brush the dome rather than polishing it, set a lab grown diamond or a coloured moissanite in the centre, or make a matching plain band. 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 the ring is sold as moissanite. We never describe it as a diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does east west mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long axis of the stone runs across the finger rather than up and down it. It is a deliberate alternative to the standard orientation and reads as more modern and less formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes an east west oval look bigger or smaller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWider and shorter. It fills the width of the finger rather than stretching along it, so the ring looks broader from the front but takes up less length. People with shorter fingers often prefer the north south version for the lengthening effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the halo set with small stones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is solid metal. That is what makes this design graphic rather than sparkly, and it is why there is no pave anywhere on the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from your other solid halo ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame head construction, stone turned ninety degrees. That one sets the oval along the finger; this one sets it across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush against it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe halo overhangs the shank, so a straight band meets the ring at the base of the halo with a small gap. A contoured band that curves around the halo edge sits properly and we can make one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich centre size suits this setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four, though east west rings look their best when the stone is wide enough to span most of the finger. 3 carat and above make the most of the orientation.\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 six claws, then a soft cloth over the dome. Rinse well and dry with a lint free cloth to keep the polish bright.\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 prong 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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