Calla - Elegant Diamond Substitute CZ, Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement or Stacking Ring Set in Solid Sterling Silver. Free Shipping US.

Calla -  Emerald-Princess Cut Cubic Zirconia and natural ruby engagement ring is set in solid Sterling Silver.
#1110CRSa355  Calla

Elegant diamond alternative engagement ring features a brilliant Emerald-Princess Cut cubic zirconia and round brilliant cut rubies set in solid sterling silver - no plating. Affordable engagement, promise or wedding ring; or safe to travel with ring. (Who wants to lose a $20,000.00 to $50,000.00 ring while  traveling?) Calla can be custom  ordered with the gemstones of your choice. Convo me with your needs and I will work up an estimate for you. A groom's band can also be ordered.

Please Note: No wedding band is included in this listing. The ones in the photos are shown only as possible suggestions. I will get an estimate for you if you let me know what kind of band you would like, assuming you want to use one. Consult the last  photo for the most popular styles that would work with this ring. Or I can custom make something for you.

***The Stats on this exact ring:
Cubic Zirconia Facts:
>Cubic Zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). It should not be confused with zircon - a natural (also brilliant) gemstone, which is a zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4). The only other man made stone with more brilliance is Moissanite. 
>CZ entered the jewelry industry around about 1977. Since then it has become a favorite of both jewelers and the public both for its brilliance and its affordability. 
>Calla uses an 8mm x 6mm Emerald-Princess cut man made CZ gemstone. Emerald-Princess cuts show more fire than straight Emerald cuts, i.e. they are cut for maximum brilliance.
> Calla's stone measures 6.5mm across the setting or 0.25" on the short side. This gem weighs slightly more than 2.35 carats.
>Calla's stone dispersion is .058-.066 compared to diamond's .044. Its luster is adamantine. 
> Specific gravity is 5.6 - 6.0 compared to diamond's 3.52,
>Calla's stone measures 8-8.5 on the Mohs scale (hardness) compared to diamond's 10.
>Refractive index is 2.15 - 2.18 compared to diamond's 2.42.

**Ruby Facts:
>Ruby is considered one of the precious gemstones, along with diamond, sapphire and emerald. 
>Ruby is THE red gemstone and has been admired and highly valued as such for thousands of years. 
>Ruby and Sapphire are members of the Corundum family of gemstones. 
>Rubies are always red, while Sapphires occur in every other color imaginable. 
>Rubies are very durable and suitable for every type of  jewelry application. 
>Ruby gemstones can be fully transparent to opaque and display a Vitreous to adamantine luster. 
>The most desirable color of ruby is a deep bright red which is called "pigeon's blood".
>Prized and sought after for centuries by royalty and clergy across multiple cultures, Ruby has been considered a talisman of abiding love, protection and a stimulator of  mental acuity.  
>Ruby is the birthstone for July.

Calla uses: Two 1.8mm Round brilliant cut earth mined ruby gemstones. 
These rubies are about 0.035 carat in weight each.    
Mineral: Corundum    
Chemical composition: Al2O3    
Color: Red    
Refractive index: 1.762 to 1.770    
Birefringence: 0.008 to 0.010    
Specific gravity: 4.00 (+/- 0.05)    
Mohs Hardness: 9 
Calla weighs about 2.8g or .10oz in total.

Finger size is 6 1/2. Sizing, if needed, is free. Please let me know what is needed.

To determine your ring size if you do not know it consult www.order-of-the-engineer.org/wp-content/uploads/Ringsizer.pdf  

Or order a ring sizer here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/593711919/ring-sizer-ring-size-finder-multisizer?ref=shop_home_active_6

TO ORDER A CUSTOM MADE SET: 
Convo me and I will work up a quote for you. Calla can, of course, be made with other precious or semi-precious gemstones and different metals. Prices will vary.

**Here's the story:
I know a lot of people. That's an understatement - I know a LOT of people!
Young, old and in between. First marriage, second marriage - fourth marriage. What to use for an engagement/wedding ring is a BIG question!
Here is what I tell everyone, including my children - both happily married now, I am relieved to say.
You can use anything you want for your engagement/wedding ring(s). It is your marriage - use what you really want. Don't let anybody tell you what that might be or how much you should spend. A brilliant and beautiful ring does not need to cost thousands, unless that is what you choose to do.

If you wish I can hand carve something for you; use any stones you might want; or no stones at all. I can make something as unique as your relationship. Just let me know what you are thinking. I source from only ethical, reliable and conflict free vendors. I use recycled metals. Occasionally I can source quality recycled gemstones.

I can make this set with Moissanite, which is both more brilliant and more expensive than CZ. Or I could use several different natural gemstones as well, precious or semi-precious as you choose. Again, prices will vary depending on the stone you choose.

**Silver Facts:Sterling silver is designated ".925" 
Genuine sterling silver will tarnish in time to a deep blue black color. If you want your silver to remain white and gleaming - it must be polished regularly.

As a courtesy to my customers who prefer white metals, I always send along an anti-tarnish tab, a gel desiccant pack  and a polishing cloth with your order. The tab should be kept with your ring when it is being stored. It will not prevent tarnish but will inhibit it from forming, and will not harm your gemstones. The gel pack is to protect from air borne pollutants.

Sterling Silver is nickel free and lead free and will not irritate you skin as silver plated items may.

As you might have noticed, I do not often use synthetic gemstones. I mostly do not find synthetics convincing. These man made CZs are deeply brilliant without all the ugliness surrounding diamond mining. They are the best, and best cut, most brilliant CZs available.
 
**Shipping and insurance are quoted for delivery within the United States (free shipping in the United States only). Shipping outside of the United States will require a fee due to additional costs that vary per country. 

I love to ship internationally and have done so many times. Please check the listed countries to see if I can ship to yours.

Sales to non-US buyers may be subject to import/VAT/customs charges. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to research any custom fees or other taxes which may be imposed by their country of residence.

If you want a classic, brilliant and beautiful promise ring, cocktail ring, stacking ring, engagement ring, or wedding set which avoids some very thorny issues, Calla might just be for you.
Enjoy!
#1110CRSa355  Calla

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