Classic Moissanite Solitaire Ring

Yes. Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for a ring worn every day for decades. The stone here is D Color, VVS1 and cut to Excellent grade with an 8 Hearts and 8 Arrows pattern, so it reads bright and white rather than glassy. Every stone is lab created and conflict free, which is why so many couples now choose it for the ring that never comes off.

A promise ring marks a commitment that is not an engagement. Most are given between partners who are serious but not ready to propose, and plenty are bought for yourself. It is usually worn on the left ring finger until an engagement ring takes its place, or on the right hand. There are no rules about the stone, which is why a plain solitaire suits it so well.

All four use the same stone quality and the same setting, so this is about presence rather than grade. 1ct (6.5mm) is the classic size for a promise ring or everyday wear. 2ct (8mm) has clear presence on the hand and suits an engagement. 3ct (9mm) reads as a statement. 5ct (11mm) is the largest and is worn as a statement piece rather than a daily ring.

Six claws spread the grip right around the girdle of the stone, so each one carries less work and the stone sits level. They also lift it clear of the band, letting light enter from the sides as well as the top, which is what gives a solitaire its depth of sparkle. It is the classic solitaire profile and has stayed in fashion for over a century.

Use the size guide linked above the ring size options. To measure at home, wrap a strip of paper around the base of your finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure that length in millimeters against the chart. Measure at the end of the day when fingers are at their largest, and size up if you fall between two sizes. This ring comes in US 4 to 10 including half sizes.

No. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale moissanite resists the scratching that dulls softer stones over years of daily wear. It will not cloud, yellow or lose its fire with age either, because the brilliance comes from the cut and the material itself. What looks like fading is almost always a film of hand cream or soap sitting on the stone.

Yes. Moissanite reads as diamond on the standard pen-style thermal testers because it conducts heat in much the same way a diamond does, and a GRA report is included. A jeweler's combined moissanite and diamond tester will correctly identify it as moissanite, which is expected - it is its own gemstone, not an imitation of another one.

Yes. The ring is solid 925 sterling silver, which is hypoallergenic, and it is nickel and lead free. A ring sits against one patch of skin for hours at a time, through handwashing, heat and sweat, so the metal against you matters.