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Floral Engagement Ring With Leaf Accents

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I recently shipped out this floral engagement ring with leaf accents.

The center stone features a 1.5 carat moissanite center stone, with colorless moissanite accent stones.

Leaf Accents

My favorite part of this design was the leaf accents on each side of the center stone.

Solid gold leaf accents were added to give a whole different dimension to the engagement ring.

Brilliant Moissanite

In my opinion, moissanite is by far the best diamond alternative available today.

Not only is moissanite super hard like a diamond (9.25 out of 10 on the hardness scale) it is also super brilliant!

To learn more, read our post about the benefits of moissanite engagement rings.

‘Invisible Gallery’ Engagement Ring With Matching Wedding Band

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Custom platinum wedding set. Invisible gallery engagement ring with custom wedding band to match.

This custom platinum wedding set features an invisible gallery on the engagement ring and a custom matching wedding band.

The 2 carat center stone is supported by a hidden rail underneath that reveals diamonds on the sides. The bands were made to be on the thinner side to achieve a beautiful modern look.

Custom Matching Wedding Band

This platinum wedding set was designed to be a cohesive look between the engagement ring and wedding band.

The wedding band sits up perfectly next to the engagement ring and runs underneath the rail of the center stone. This allows the set to be worn together without any visible gaps between the two rings.

For all custom wedding band inquires, fill out our customization form!

What is an ‘invisible gallery’?

A CAD rendering of what an invisible gallery engagement ring looks like.

The gallery of a ring is the section that is seen from the side, or looking through the ring. Many times this can be solid metal or some sort of decorative design.

In this case the ring was designed to have an “invisible gallery” or simply, no gallery at all.

This allows you to see the bottom quarter of the center stone, including the bottom point, or culet.

The rail that makes up the center stone setting was designed to have diamonds set down into the sides.

This is a really neat feature as these diamonds cannot be seen when looking down at the ring, however if you look at the ring from the sides, the shimmering diamonds reveal themselves.

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The Benefits of a Moissanite Engagement Ring

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**Moissanite—brilliant, environmentally friendly, and affordable**. Photo by Taylor Cross Photography

Recently I had the opportunity to create a beautiful and minimalist princess cut moissanite engagement ring. The platinum design features the combination of a 1 carat princess cut moissanite center stone with round lab-diamond accent stones.

In this post we will talk about the benefits of using moissanite for an engagement ring. Find out why moissanite has quickly become a favorite among couples getting engaged.

The Benefits Of Moissanite

*Moissanite is one of the most popular diamond alternatives for engagement rings.*

There are many reasons to love moissanite, Here are our top 5 benefits for using moissanite in an engagement ring!

#1. Moissanite is lab-grown.

What’s to love about lab-grown gemstones like moissanite? First and foremost, lab-grown stones are not mined in the earth, therefore they are environmentally friendly and 100% conflict free.

#2. Affordable.

With moissanite, you can get a beautiful gemstone that is far less expensive than a diamond. Why go broke on a diamond when it’s the symbolism that counts? Not to mention, they are just as lovely. (For pricing, contact us!)

#3. Moissanite is “hard” like a diamond.

While diamonds are the hardest minerals on earth—scoring a 10 out of 10 on the scale of mineral hardness—moissanite is also rated very well in terms of hardness. Moissanite is rated 9.25 out of 10 on the hardness scale!

Why is this important? Well hardness is an indication of how well a stone will hold up over the years. Moissanite is near the top!

#4. Moissanite is now colorless.

Not too long ago, moissanites gave off a bit of yellow tint. Later, they were improved and made “near colorless”. It didn’t stop there! Charles and Colvard, the premiere manufacturer of moissanite, recently introduced a true colorless stone known as the “Forever One” moissanite. See how they compare to the older stones.

By default, Modern Goldsmith always uses colorless moissanite in our engagement rings.

#5. Many shapes and sizes.

Moissanite is made in many different shapes and sizes! Whatever your personal preference is for stone shape and size, you’ll be able to find a beautiful colorless moissanite to fit your tastes.

For custom jewelry inquires, fill out our custom jewelry form!

The best of both worlds—combining moissanite and lab diamonds.

*A thin band leading up to graduating accent stones.*

There is something stunning about combining a moissanite center stone with lab-diamond accent stones. They are a beautiful and radiant combination. This is usually our go-to method when creating custom engagement rings.

To view moissanite engagement rings currently for sale, visit our shop!

The ring featured above is a minimalist engagement ring with a thin 1.3 millimeter band. 1.3 millimeters is very thin band! There used to be a time when I would rarely make anything thinner than a 2 millimeters when designing an engagement ring. There was also a time where nobody knew what moissanite was, either. Things are heading in a new and exciting direction.

**Custom jewelry for one-of-a-kind people.** Photo by Taylor Cross Photography.

Finally, the greatest benefit to using moissanite for an engagement ring (in our opinion) is knowing that you don’t need to fall into the tradition of buying a mined diamond!

You can create a beautiful ring that works for you and your partner, and save a lot of money in the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: “What is the average cost of a moissanite engagement ring?”

A: The average cost of a custom moissanite engagement ring is $800 to $2,400. There are many factors that make up a final price! Get a free quote.

Q: “Can you tell the difference between diamond and moissanite?”

A: To the trained eye, yes you can! However this is not a bad thing. Moissanite reflects light differently than a diamond does. Moissanite is actually more brilliant than a diamond.

Q: “Can I upgrade my moissanite for a diamond later?”

A: If you so desire, absolutely! Most engagement rings can accommodate swapping out the center stone. Whether it be for a larger moissanite or a lab-diamond. There are many possibilities!

3 Stone Engagement Ring — Round Diamond and Trillion Sapphires

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*Platinum 3 stone engagement ring with round .50 carat lab-diamond center stone and .25 carat blue sapphire trillion accent stones.*

Looking for a 3 stone engagement ring? How about one with a round center and trillion (triangle) accent stones?

The 3 stone engagement ring style has been making quite the comeback in recent years. There is something classic and lovely about having a single accent stone on each side of the center.

There are so many things to love about this design. Keep reading to see our favorite surprise feature of this ring.

*The brilliant combination of blue and white.*

To create a stunning contrast, our client decided to use blue sapphires as the accent stones. These are trillion shaped sapphires that have the bottom points facing horizontally toward the band.

The diamond and sapphires hug up snugly and tightly against each other. It is always important for a custom engagement to have a nice flow. One way we decided to do this was by tucking the sapphires slightly under the center diamond and having them angle downwards. As a result, a modern and beautiful three stone look was achieved.

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Love Knot (Surprise!)

*Knot design worked into the architecture of the ring. When looking down it remains hidden, but is revealed when look through the ring.*

My client had the really cool idea of wanting to incorporate a Turkish love knot into the engagement ring. The design was to take the flat look of the knot and “bend” it down each side of the ring.

As a result, the prongs for the stones were incorporated into the middle of the knot. It’s this kind of customization that really get’s us excited!

Square Shank

This ring features a square shank at the bottom to help counterbalance the weight in the top of the ring. Also referred to as Euro shanks, this design is a really nice option that many people don’t know about.

What are the benefits of a square or Euro shank? The first reason people choose to get a Euro shank is so that their ring will not spin on their finger. Oftentimes when the weight of a ring in unevenly distributed on the top of the ring (due to heavy stones), the ring will have the tendency to flop from side to side. The heaviness of a square shank, especially on the corners, can act as a great counter balance.

Halo Engagement Ring With Diamond “Twist” Shank.

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**Metal Type:** 14kt white gold. **Center Stone:** 1.5 carat “Forever One” moissanite. **Accent Stones:** Diamonds (VVS clarity, F+ color)

Custom-made engagement ring with a “twist” diamond shank.

Down To the Wire

She (the bride to be) was flying out of Seattle on Friday, and I still wasn’t done with the ring. It would need to have it shipped out on Wednesday in order for it to arrive in time.

I just wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

Hours turned to minutes and minutes into seconds as I carefully set each stone, 77 of them to be exact.

Sadly I came to the realization that, despite my best efforts, I would not be able to ship the ring out in time for it to arrive before her flight. [Read more…] about Halo Engagement Ring With Diamond “Twist” Shank.