BlackTreeLab
Moonstone Engagement Ring "Louise" — Solid 14K Gold
Solid 14K Gold Engagement Ring — 6 mm Rainbow Moonstone on a Band of Twigs, Leaves and Vines
Louise is made for the long version. A 14k gold moonstone ring in solid gold rather than plating, with a stone picked one at a time, and a band carved deep enough that the twigs still read as twigs after twenty years of wear. The kind of ring that gets handed on with a story attached.
A solid gold engagement ring in 14K gold, set with a 6 mm round rainbow moonstone, two leaves to each side of the stone, and a band of twigs and bark texture with vines running along it.
Solid 14K gold, in three colours
Photographed in 14K rose gold. A rose gold moonstone ring sits at the warm end of the three options; the same ring is made in 14K yellow and 14K white gold at the same price, selected above. Rose gold sits opposite the blue flash in the stone, so the moonstone reads cooler and brighter against it. White gold takes that contrast further; yellow gold softens it into something closer to firelight.
Solid gold, not plated
The ring is 14K gold throughout. Plating is a thin surface layer that wears off with daily wear, sometimes quickly, and then has to be redone. On solid gold there is no layer to wear through. 14K is harder than the higher karats as well, so it holds a polish and resists scratching, which makes it practical for a ring worn every day.
The band
Two small leaves sit to each side of the stone. The band itself is twigs and bark texture with vines running along its length, built up in wax before casting rather than engraved into a finished band — which is the difference you feel running a thumb over it. The result is a leaf engagement ring with real relief rather than a surface pattern.
The stone
Rainbow moonstone is a trade name. The stone is white labradorite, a plagioclase feldspar, not the orthoclase of classic moonstone. The blue flash is labradorescence: light interrupted between internal growth planes inside the crystal, which is why it appears to sit below the surface and only shows when the hand moves.
At 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale the stone is softer than the gold holding it, so the metal takes the knocks. Moonstone is one of the birthstones for June.
How it is made
Louise starts as a hand-sculpted wax model in our own workshop, is cast in solid 14K gold and finished by hand — a botanical gold ring meant to be worn rather than kept in a box. Every piece carries a lifetime warranty.
Details
- Solid 14K gold — shown in rose; yellow and white available at the same price
- Natural rainbow moonstone (white labradorite)
- Stone size: 6mm round
- Mohs hardness: 6–6.5
- Two leaves to each side of the stone
- Band of twigs and bark texture with vines
- Hand-sculpted wax model, cast and finished in our own workshop
- Lifetime warranty
Important information about production time for the Gold Moonstone Ring "Louise":
This ring will be custom made in your size. Currently, due to high order volume, production time is 6-7 weeks to ship. Due to the handmade work and natural origin of the stones, each piece is unique and may slightly vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is this solid gold or gold plated?
Can Louise be made in yellow or white gold?
What is the difference between 14K and 18K gold?
Why pair rose gold with moonstone?
Is rainbow moonstone real moonstone?
What causes the blue flash in rainbow moonstone?
Is moonstone durable enough for an engagement ring?
How do you care for a gold moonstone ring?
Customer Reviews
Will propose to my gf soon, we'll see how she likes it!
The ring came and looked just as good as the pictures posted. Customer service was great and I had no issues with the process involving the selling company. The only problem I had was a slight issue with DHL the shipping company. Other than that an amazing product worth the money!
absolutely gorgeous piece of jewelry
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This is such a beautiful ring, the craft work is stunning. It was delivered within the timeframe given and I'd definitely recommend to anyone who wants something different, I love it. Thank you.
