{"product_id":"marquise-black-onyx-engagement-ring-yellow-gold-vermeil","title":"Viridian Marquise Black Onyx Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-rich-content { font-family: inherit; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .product-rich-content h2 { font-size: 1.35em; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.4em; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c0; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .product-rich-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n  .product-rich-content p { margin: 0.8em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content ul { padding-left: 1.4em; margin: 0.8em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }\n  .product-rich-content .lead-paragraph { font-size: 1.05em; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 1em 1.2em; background: #f7f2e8; border-left: 3px solid #8e7a3d; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; }\n  .product-rich-content .feature-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5em; margin: 1.2em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .feature-pills .pill { background: #f7f2e8; color: #8e7a3d; padding: 0.4em 0.9em; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.88em; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid #e0d6c0; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card { background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #ececec; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.2em 1.5em; margin: 1em 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card ul { margin: 0; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card li { list-style: none; padding: 0.35em 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e8e8e8; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .product-rich-content .spec-card strong { display: inline-block; min-width: 140px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .product-rich-content .product-faq { margin-top: 2.5em; }\n  .product-rich-content .product-faq h2 { margin-bottom: 1em; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item { border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 0.6em; background: #fff; transition: border-color 0.2s ease; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item:hover { border-color: #8e7a3d; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 0.9em 1.1em; font-weight: 500; list-style: none; color: #1a1a1a; position: relative; padding-right: 2.5em; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item summary::after { content: \"+\"; position: absolute; right: 1.1em; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 1.3em; color: #8e7a3d; font-weight: 300; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item[open] summary::after { content: \"−\"; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item[open] summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c0; }\n  .product-rich-content .faq-item p { padding: 0 1.2em 1em; margin: 0.6em 0 0; color: #4a4a4a; }\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .product-rich-content .spec-card strong { display: block; min-width: auto; margin-bottom: 0.2em; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-rich-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-paragraph\"\u003eA marquise natural black onyx set north–south between two inward-turning crescent moons, with leaves running down each shoulder and round accents through the openings. 14K yellow gold vermeil over solid 925 sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eNatural Black Onyx\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMarquise Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eCrescent Moon \u0026amp; Leaf Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003e14K Yellow Gold Vermeil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eCubic Zirconia Accents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSizes 4–11\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo crescent moons turn inward on either side of the center stone, their points meeting the setting like a pair of parentheses. Leaves run outward from them along each shoulder, and round accents sit in the gaps where the metal opens. The band itself is not plain: leaf forms continue down the shank between set stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a botanical design with a celestial argument in the middle of it — the moons are what keep it from reading as purely floral. The center stone is set north–south so its length runs along the finger, the most elongating orientation, as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/marquise-engagement-rings-the-most-elongating-shape\"\u003eguide to marquise engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e explains. If you are looking past a plain solitaire, our guides to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/fairy-engagement-rings-guide\"\u003efairy engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/non-traditional-engagement-rings-a-complete-buyer-s-guide\"\u003enon-traditional engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e map the wider field, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/what-hand-do-engagement-rings-go-on\"\u003ewhat hand an engagement ring goes on\u003c\/a\u003e answers the question that always follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Black Onyx\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnyx is an opaque black chalcedony and the oldest gothic gemstone there is — carved for jewelry since antiquity, worn as a stone of protection and steady resolve. At 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale it wears well with normal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst yellow gold the effect is different from onyx in silver: the warm metal makes the black read richer and more antique rather than stark. The stone is evenly saturated and holds its black in any light, so the contrast never softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring is 14K yellow gold over solid 925 sterling silver — vermeil, which means a genuine gold layer on a precious-metal base rather than gold tone over brass. The warm yellow is what makes this version read antique where the silver version reads cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoissanite or lab-grown diamond accents are available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-long-does-custom-jewelry-take-a-step-by-step-timeline\"\u003ecustom order\u003c\/a\u003e, as is this design in solid 14K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/gothic-engagement-rings\"\u003egothic engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/leaf-engagement-rings\"\u003eleaf engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e collections, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/yellow-gold-vermeil-jewelry\"\u003eyellow gold vermeil jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e. For the wider style, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/gothic-wedding-rings-dark-romance-styles-for-your-big-day\"\u003egothic wedding rings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural black onyx, marquise cut, north–south\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cubic zirconia throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K yellow gold vermeil over solid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inward-turning crescent moons, leaf shoulders, leaf detail down the shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 11, including half sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available, up to 16 characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free luxury velvet jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnyx is 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale and suits daily wear with normal care. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam and household chemicals. Store in the velvet box rather than loose with other jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the onyx natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The center stone is genuine natural black onyx, an opaque black chalcedony carved for jewelry since antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does black onyx symbolize?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtection, inner strength and steadiness. It has been worn as a guardian stone for millennia, which is part of why it reads so naturally as an engagement stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs onyx durable enough for an engagement ring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with normal care. At 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale it suits daily wear; remove it for abrasive work and clean it gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is 14K yellow gold vermeil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine 14K gold layer over solid 925 sterling silver. The base is a precious metal in its own right, not brass or plated base metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the crescent shapes beside the stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrescent moons — one on each side, turned inward toward the center stone. They are the celestial half of the design; the leaves running down each shoulder are the botanical half.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the white accent stones diamonds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They are cubic zirconia. Moissanite or lab-grown diamond accents are available as a custom order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes 4 through 11, including every half size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the ring be resized?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Because the shoulders carry leaf detail and set stones, resizing is best kept within one size of the original. Resizing starts from $45.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush against it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot entirely — the accent at the lower point of the center stone leaves a small gap against a straight band. A contour or chevron band will nest more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I have it engraved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Engraving is available on the inner band, up to 16 characters, and can be added as an option at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the stones ethically sourced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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