Sweetheart Engagement Ring

Highlights

• Prongs leave more of the cubic zirconia open to side light than a closed setting.

Good to Know

• Cubic zirconia is laboratory-grown and cut to fine-gemstone facet proportions.
• Rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass) creates a bright white, reflective surface finish.
• Daily rubbing can wear through the surface layer over years of wear.
• Polishing compounds and dips can thin the surface layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ring made from?

The ring has a lead free alloy (brass) base and is rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass). Rhodium creates a bright white, reflective surface finish, while the alloy provides the piece’s shape and weight. The visible surface is the rhodium plating rather than bare alloy.

What does the prong setting mean for the cubic zirconia?

A prong setting grips cubic zirconia at a few points rather than enclosing it in a closed setting. This leaves more of the stone open, allowing light to reach it from the sides. Princess is the listed cut, and red is the listed color.

How to Care for Your Sweetheart Engagement Ring

1. Clean rhodium plated over lead free alloy (brass) with soap, water, and a soft cloth.
2. Avoid polishing compounds and dips, which can thin the surface layer.
3. Ask a jeweller to re-plate the piece if the surface wears through over years of wear.