Red Swirling Engagement Ring

Highlights

• Red round cubic zirconia gives the swirling engagement design its color.
• Prongs leave the cubic zirconia open at the sides, allowing light to reach it.

Good to Know

• Cubic zirconia is laboratory-grown and cut to facet proportions used for fine gemstones.
• The rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass) finish resists tarnish and shields the metal underneath from wear.
• Polishing compounds and dips can thin the surface layer.
• On rings that rub daily, the plating can wear through over years and a jeweller can re-plate it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ring solid metal or plated?

The ring is rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass). This construction uses plating as the surface finish over a base metal rather than a solid precious-metal construction. The base-metal alloy provides shape and weight, while the surface finish is the part a wearer sees.

How is the cubic zirconia held in place?

The round red cubic zirconia is held in prongs. A prong setting grips a stone at a few points and leaves the remaining surface open, allowing light to reach it from the sides more than a closed setting allows. The ring has 2.6 ct total stone weight.

How to Care for Your Red Swirling Engagement Ring

1. Clean the piece with soap, water, and a soft cloth.
2. Avoid polishing compounds and dips, which can thin the plating on the rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass) ring.
3. Have a jeweller re-plate the piece if wear-through occurs over time.