This vintage marquise engagement ring centers a 12 × 6 mm D/VVS1 moissanite in a six-prong crown setting, set on a 925 sterling silver band with a black ruthenium finish and hand-engraved Victorian filigree scrollwork running down the shoulders. The black metal turns every line of the scrollwork into deep architectural shadow, framing the moissanite the way a mourning brooch frames a portrait. Made to order — built specifically for the bride who wanted gothic and got told it doesn't exist in fine jewelry.

The Moissanite

• Lab-grown moissanite, marquise cut, 12 × 6 mm — substantial elongated finger presence, the most romantic of all elongated cuts
• D color (clear white) — top of the color scale, indistinguishable from a colorless diamond to the unaided eye
• VVS1 clarity — very very slightly included, the highest consistently achievable clarity grade for moissanite
• Mohs 9.25 hardness — second only to diamond, harder than sapphire or ruby
• Higher refractive index than diamond — produces more rainbow fire, especially in candlelight

The Setting

• Six-prong crown setting — extra prongs to secure the elongated marquise points (the most vulnerable part of any marquise stone)
• The crown architecture rises slightly above the band, lifting the moissanite into full light from every angle
• Open gallery underneath lets light pass through the stone

The Band

• 925 sterling silver with black ruthenium finish — hallmarked sterling alloyed with ruthenium for a deep, lasting blackened tone
• Hand-engraved Victorian filigree scrollwork runs down both shoulders — flowing, asymmetric vine-like patterns characteristic of late-1800s and Edwardian jewelry
• Milgrain detailing along the band edges — the tiny beaded border that defines vintage and Art Deco metalwork
• Comfort-fit interior

Why Black Ruthenium

• A precious-metal finish from the platinum family — more durable than black PVD or oxidized silver
• Creates a deep, lasting black tone that brings out every line of the engraved scrollwork
• Skin-safe and won't turn skin
• Plating note: even ruthenium plating can naturally fade with extensive daily wear over time; if long-term plating durability is your priority, this ring is also available in non-plated solid sterling silver — contact us to request

Why Lab-Grown Moissanite

• Hardest gemstone after diamond itself — Mohs 9.25 makes it ideal for daily engagement-ring wear
• D color, VVS1 clarity represents the top grades available — visually indistinguishable from a colorless diamond
• Ethically grown in a lab with zero mining footprint
• Delivers a 12×6mm D/VVS1 marquise center at a fraction of the price of an equivalent natural diamond

Who It's For

• Brides drawn to gothic, Victorian, dark-romantic, or witchy engagement rings over traditional white-metal solitaires
• Anyone who wanted a vintage marquise engagement ring with real period detail rather than just "vintage-inspired" branding
• Partners shopping for a filigree engagement ring with substantial center stone presence
• Women drawn to mourning jewelry, antique cameos, or anything Edwardian/Victorian aesthetic
• A bride whose Pinterest board includes Tim Burton films, antique cathedrals, and Victorian funeral portraits

The Details

• Metal: 925 sterling silver with black ruthenium finish
• Setting: Six-prong crown
• Center stone: Lab-grown moissanite, marquise cut, 12 × 6 mm, D color, VVS1 clarity, Mohs 9.25
• Band detail: Hand-engraved Victorian filigree scrollwork with milgrain edges
• Made to order — please allow 2–6 weeks for production
• Available in solid sterling silver (non-plated) on request
• Optional appraisal available at checkout
• Free ring box
• Free USA shipping