Elle Cocktail Ring

Highlights

• Multi-faceted cubic zirconia catches the light for a cocktail look.
• Rhodium plating gives the lead free alloy (brass) a bright white, reflective finish.

Good to Know

• Cubic zirconia is laboratory-grown and cut to the same facet proportions used for fine gemstones.
• The alloy base is formulated without lead.
• The rhodium plating can wear through over years of wear on a ring, and a jeweller can re-plate it.
• Polishing compounds and dips can thin the finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metal is the ring made from?

The ring is rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass), with the alloy serving as its base and the plating forming the surface finish. The bright white, highly reflective surface is the finish, while the base-metal alloy gives the piece its shape and weight.

What does the 10 Mm stone size mean?

The 10 Mm measurement is the ring’s stone size. Its cubic zirconia has a multi-faceted cut and is held in a bar setting, while 5.05 ct is the total stone weight for the piece. Cubic zirconia is laboratory-grown and cut to facet proportions used for fine gemstones.

How to Care for Your Elle Cocktail Ring

1. Clean the rhodium plated surface with soap, water, and a soft cloth.
2. Avoid polishing compounds and dips, which can thin the plating.
3. Have a jeweller re-plate the piece if the finish wears through over years of wear.