Cathedral and hidden halo

Beacon: high cathedral solitaire

A two-carat round, high and proud, held up by gold arches.

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Stone	Round diamond
Shown at	2.00 ct
Metal	18k yellow gold
Setting	Prongs
Halo	No halo
Band	Rounded, 2.2 mm
Sits	high on the finger

A design from the HerDreamRing catalog, modeled in 3D. Stone size is shown at the carat weight in the table; real stones and settings vary by jeweler.

What this ring is made of

Round: The classic brilliant cut, and the shape that returns the most light. It hides the least and costs the most per carat, because more of the rough stone is lost in cutting it.
Prongs: Small metal claws hold the stone from above. They let in the most light and show the most of the stone, and they should be checked by a jeweler every year or so.
Cathedral shoulders: Arches rise from the band to cradle the stone, lifting it and framing it from the side. They add height, so check how the ring sits against a glove or a coat sleeve.
18k yellow gold: 18k yellow gold is 75% pure gold, so the color is rich and warm. It is softer than 14k, which means it scratches a little more easily and can wear at the prongs sooner.

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