{"product_id":"pear-cut-moissanite-claw-set-marquise-and-round-engagement-ring-71","title":"Pear Cut Moissanite Claw Set Marquise and Round Engagement Ring in Sterling Silver, 10K, 14K and 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pear cut moissanite in six ball tipped claws on a slim band set with marquise and round accents that alternate along each shoulder, every stone held in its own claws with clear polished metal showing between one and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe make it to order in our workshop in Surat, India. Family run, every ring finished and checked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlease read this if you are comparing our alternating designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe make three rings that alternate marquise with round accents, and they are genuinely different rings even though a small photograph makes them look alike. The difference is in how the stones are held and how far apart they sit, so here it is plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Claw Set Marquise and Round ring, an earlier design, sets the same alternating pattern but packs the stones tightly together with almost no metal between them. It reads as a continuous band of shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Bezel Set Marquise and Round ring spaces the accents out but encloses each one in a smooth closed bezel, so every stone has a solid metal rim around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring is the third combination. The accents are spaced apart like the bezel version, but held in open claws like the tight version. That means each stone is lifted, open at its edges, and separated by bare metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical effect is that this is the brightest of the three, because open claws let light into the sides of every stone and the gaps stop them shading one another. It is also the most delicate looking, because there is no metal rim adding visual weight and no crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy alternate two shapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarquise stones are pointed ovals and rounds are circles, so setting them in turn gives the shoulder a rhythm of pointed, round, pointed, round rather than a repeating single note. The marquise are angled to lie along the direction of the band, which draws the eye down the finger, and the rounds sit between them as full stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeside a pear, which is itself a shape with both a point and a curve, this alternation echoes the centre stone rather than contrasting with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centre is a pear cut moissanite, sometimes called a teardrop. It is a brilliant cut, so it returns light as sharp flashes of white and coloured fire, and its point elongates the finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accents are marquise and round moissanite. Every stone in the ring is Colorless in body colour and VVS in clarity, matched before setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoissanite has a higher refractive index than diamond, which is why it fires so hard, and at 9.25 on the Mohs scale it holds up to daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the centre from 2 carat up to 5 carat, with the accent spacing adjusted so the alternating rhythm holds at every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Shown in yellow gold, where the gaps between the stones read clearly and you can see the alternation of shapes. In white metal the accents merge into a brighter but less legible line, which is a good effect if you want maximum sparkle and a poor one if you specifically want to see the marquise and round pattern. Rose gold sits between. Silver gives the white version affordably. 10K is the hardest gold and holds many small claw settings best, 14K is the everyday balance, 18K is the richest colour. White gold is rhodium plated and needs replating every one to two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing is taken off a shelf. We cast, set each accent individually, file and polish each ring for your chosen metal, centre size and finger size after your order arrives, which is how we can offer twenty one ring sizes and forty combinations. Setting alternating shapes takes longer than setting a row of identical rounds, because each seat has to be cut to its own stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, a drop of mild washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush. Because the accents are separated and claw set rather than enclosed, a brush reaches right round every stone, which makes this an easier ring to keep bright than a bezel or a tight pave band. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Take it off for the gym, gardening and swimming pools, and keep it away from bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not perfectly. The claws stand slightly proud, so a flat band meets them rather than smooth metal. The lower shank is bare, so wearing the band below the ring avoids it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be resized?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. There are no stones in the bottom of the shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the marquise points protected?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, each has a claw over both of its points, which is the part of a marquise that chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the claws catch?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are small and we round every tip, but open claws are more present than a smooth bezel. If you want the same pattern with nothing to catch, our Bezel Set Marquise and Round ring is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the point of the pear protected?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it has its own claw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapple Gems","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":55372466290828,"sku":"MG-PER-071-925-2CT","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 3 Carat","offer_id":55372466323596,"sku":"MG-PER-071-925-3CT","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 4 Carat","offer_id":55372466356364,"sku":"MG-PER-071-925-4CT","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 5 Carat","offer_id":55372466389132,"sku":"MG-PER-071-925-5CT","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 2 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