Moissanite Solitaire Ring with Pavé Band

Yes. Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for a ring worn every day for decades. The center 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, which is why so many couples now choose it.

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 solitaire suits it so well.

The pavé band is set with 1.5mm 5A cubic zirconia, placed close together so the metal nearly disappears under the sparkle. 5A is the highest cubic zirconia grade. Only the center stone is moissanite, and the carat weight quoted refers to that center stone alone.

All three use the same center stone quality and the same pavé band, 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. The band is identical on all three.

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 9 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.

The moissanite center stone reads as diamond on the standard pen-style thermal testers, and a GRA report is included for that center stone. The 5A cubic zirconia pavé accents will not read as moissanite or diamond, which is expected for cubic zirconia. A jeweler's combined tester will correctly identify the center as moissanite.

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.