{"product_id":"oval-moissanite-vintage-hand-engraved-solitaire-ring-06","title":"Oval Moissanite Vintage Hand Engraved Solitaire Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOval Moissanite Vintage Hand Engraved Solitaire Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single oval moissanite in four slim claw prongs, set on a band that has been hand engraved with a flowing scroll pattern and edged in milgrain beading on both sides. There are no side stones at all. Everything that makes this ring interesting is cut into the metal, which is how engagement rings were finished in the early twentieth century before pave became the default. The shoulders rise slightly to meet the head in a low cathedral, and the engraving continues around most of the shank rather than stopping at the shoulders. 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 slim claw prongs on an open cathedral head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSide stone details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone type: None, this is a true solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Decoration is hand engraved scrollwork with milgrain edging instead of side stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scroll pattern is cut into the metal with a graver rather than cast in, so the lines have crisp bright edges that catch light the way a facet does. A row of fine milgrain beading runs along both rims of the band and frames the engraving. Because there are no small stones, this is a ring that stays clean, never needs a bead check, and suits anyone who wants an antique look without extra maintenance. Band width is about 2 mm. Each piece is engraved and finished by hand at our bench in Surat, so no two are exactly identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow moissanite compares to a diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is silicon carbide, not carbon, so it is a different material from a diamond rather than a lower grade of one. It measures 9.25 on the Mohs scale against a diamond at 10, which makes it hard wearing and well suited to daily use. Its refractive index is higher than a diamond, so it returns more colored fire, which is the quality most buyers notice first. On a plain engraved band the centre stone has nothing to compete with, so that fire is especially visible. 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. Yellow gold, as photographed, is the most historically accurate choice and gives the engraving the strongest shadow and depth. Rose gold gives a softer antique tone. White gold reads more like a platinum era piece from the 1920s. For everyday wear 14K is harder and keeps engraving crisp longer 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. Because the engraving runs around the band, resizing later means re engraving the affected section, so ordering the correct size at the outset matters with this design. If you are unsure, measure the inside diameter of a ring you already wear or ask us for a free size guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCustom orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can cut a different engraving pattern, add a hidden halo under the head, or set this design with a lab grown diamond or a colored moissanite. We can also engrave initials or a date inside the shank at no extra cost. 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\u003eIs the engraving really done by hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The scroll is cut with a hand graver after casting, which is why the cuts are bright and sharp rather than soft and rounded the way a cast pattern looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the engraving wear away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver many years of daily wear the highest points of any engraved band soften slightly. This is normal and most people like the effect. We can recut the pattern at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there no side stones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this design belongs to an older tradition where the band was decorated with metalwork rather than pave. It also makes the ring lower maintenance and easier to keep clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add an engraved wedding band to match?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We make a matching engraved band in the same pattern and metal. Contact us with your ring size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes moissanite scratch or cloud over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale it resists scratching from ordinary contact, and its brilliance comes from the material itself rather than a coating, so it cannot wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm water, mild soap and a soft brush, working into the engraved lines and milgrain where polish residue collects. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.\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 because the engraving is done by hand, plus shipping time.\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\u003eFree inside shank engraving of initials or a date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime prong check and 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 colored 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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