A 5 × 7 mm oval gray moissanite held between two black onyx pears, framed by carved leaves, scrollwork and clear moissanite. Solid 925 sterling silver with a black ruthenium finish, so the whole ring reads dark and the gray center carries the light. Choose the ring alone, or add the matching enhancer band.
Gray Moissanite, 5 × 7 mm
Natural Black Onyx
Clear Moissanite Accents
Leaf & Vine Carving
Black Ruthenium Finish
Sizes 4–11
Ring Only, or Ring and Band
Ring Only
The engagement ring on its own. Complete as it is — the leaf carving closes around the center stone without needing anything beside it.
Ring + Enhancer Band
Adds the matching open wrap, which the ring sits into so the leaves close around the gray center. Both pieces ship together at the same size.
Pick from the dropdown above. Adding the band costs less than buying the two separately, and you can always add it later — the enhancer is sold on its own too. The family is named for the 1872 gothic novella Carmilla, the vampire story that arrived twenty-six years before Dracula; the leaf-and-scroll carving runs through every piece in it.
The Gray Moissanite and Black Onyx
Moissanite is silicon carbide, lab-grown, and at 9.25 on the Mohs scale it is harder than every gemstone except diamond. Its refractive index is higher than diamond's, which is why it throws more rainbow fire. Our guide to moissanite meaning covers the stone, and moissanite versus lab-grown diamond compares it to the obvious alternative.
This center is cut in a dark gray — a smoky, storm-cloud tone that keeps the brilliance of a clear moissanite while reading close to black at a distance. Against a ruthenium band that is the whole effect: the metal recedes, and the stone is the only thing moving.
The two pears beside it are natural black onyx — opaque and evenly black, a flat darkness that makes the faceted gray look lit from inside by comparison. Our black onyx guide and the wider guide to black gemstones cover the material. The smaller white stones across the shoulders are clear moissanite, not cubic zirconia.
Metal
Solid 925 sterling silver with a black ruthenium finish — a platinum-group metal that settles to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat black. The slight reflectivity is what keeps the carved leaves readable instead of flattening them into a silhouette.
Part of our gothic engagement rings and leaf rings collections, alongside the rest of our black ruthenium jewelry. Our guide to non-traditional engagement rings maps the wider field, and Victorian gothic engagement rings covers where this carving comes from.
Specifications
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Center stone: Gray moissanite, oval cut, 5 × 7 mm
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Side stones: Natural black onyx pears
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Accent stones: Clear moissanite — no cubic zirconia
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Metal: Solid 925 sterling silver, black ruthenium finish
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Design: Carved leaf and vine with scrollwork
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Options: Ring only, or ring with matching enhancer band
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Hardness: 9.25 on the Mohs scale (moissanite)
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Sizes: 4 to 11, including half sizes
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Engraving: Available, up to 16 characters
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Presentation: Free luxury velvet jewelry box
Care
Moissanite is 9.25 on the Mohs scale and among the most durable stones available; onyx is softer at 7 and prefers to avoid knocks. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and household chemicals, which dull the ruthenium finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Ring + Enhancer Band option include?
Two rings: this engagement ring and the matching open enhancer band, both in the size you select, shipped together. Choosing Ring Only sends the engagement ring by itself.
Can I add the enhancer band later?
Yes. The enhancer is a separate listing you can buy at any time. Order it in the same size as this ring.
Is the moissanite real?
Yes. Moissanite is a genuine gemstone — silicon carbide — lab-grown rather than mined. It is not a diamond and not a diamond simulant in the cubic zirconia sense; it is its own mineral, harder than everything except diamond.
What does dark gray moissanite look like?
Smoky and storm-colored. It keeps the fire of a clear moissanite but reads close to black from a distance, so it shifts between gray and near-black depending on the light.
Are the accent stones moissanite too?
Yes. The smaller white stones across the shoulders are clear moissanite. There is no cubic zirconia on this ring.
Is the black onyx natural?
Yes. The two pears flanking the center stone are natural black onyx.
How big is the center stone?
5 × 7 mm, oval cut. It reads as a generous center on a slim band without overwhelming the leaf carving around it.
How dark is the black ruthenium finish?
Ruthenium finishes to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat jet black. The slight reflectivity is what keeps the carved leaves and scrollwork visible instead of flattening them.
What is it made of?
Solid 925 sterling silver throughout, with a black ruthenium finish. No brass or base metal.
Can it be resized?
Yes, within reason. If you have the enhancer band as well, both must be adjusted together so they keep matching, and we keep that within one size. The ring is refinished afterwards. Resizing starts from $45.
Are the stones ethically sourced?
Yes. All Aquamarise stones are conflict-free and responsibly sourced, and every order arrives in a free luxury velvet jewelry box.
