{"product_id":"marquise-citrine-engagement-ring-black-ruthenium","title":"Artemisia Marquise Natural Citrine Engagement Ring in Black Ruthenium","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 4 × 8 mm natural citrine, marquise cut and set north–south between two blackened scrolls. A crown of marquise and round cubic zirconia fans above and below the stone, three round citrines cluster at each shoulder, and the whole composition sits on a slim 1.7 mm band of solid sterling silver in a black ruthenium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eNatural Citrine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMarquise Cut, 4 × 8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBlack Ruthenium Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eScrollwork Shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSolid 925 Sterling Silver\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\u003eThe shoulders carry this ring. Instead of a straight shank running into the setting, two blackened volutes scroll away from the center like wrought ironwork, each holding a single round accent where the curve tightens. Three round citrines cluster at the outer edge of each scroll, and a narrow crown of marquise and round stones fans above and below the center stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing in the silhouette is round. The ring reads as a single vertical axis — long marquise center, pointed crowns at either end — which is why a 4 × 8 mm stone wears considerably larger than its measurements suggest. If you are looking past the plain solitaire, our guides to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/fantasy-inspired-engagement-rings-for-couples-who-want-something-different\"\u003efantasy 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 cover the wider field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Natural Citrine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrine is quartz — the golden-to-amber variety — and sits at 7 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for daily wear with normal care. The color here is a warm honey-orange that reads gold in daylight and deepens toward amber under lamplight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center is natural citrine, cut as a 4 × 8 mm marquise and set north–south so its length runs along the finger. That is 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 sets out, and it is doing real work on a stone this narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrine has long been associated with warmth, abundance and self-possession — it was carried by merchants as a stone of good fortune, which is where the old name \"the merchant's stone\" comes from. Our pieces on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/citrine-meaning\"\u003ecitrine meaning\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/citrine-engagement-rings-guide\"\u003ecitrine engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e go further into both the lore and the practical buying questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal and Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring is solid 925 sterling silver throughout with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/what-is-black-ruthenium\"\u003eblack ruthenium\u003c\/a\u003e finish — a platinum-group metal that settles to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat black. Against a warm stone that matters: the darkened metal drops away visually and leaves the citrine as the only source of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix round natural citrines sit three to a shoulder, stepping the color outward from the center. The white accents — marquise and round cubic zirconia in the crown at each end, plus one round in each scroll — are cubic zirconia, not diamond. Moissanite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/citrine-jewelry\"\u003ecitrine jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/gothic-engagement-rings\"\u003egothic engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e collections, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/black-ruthenium-jewelry\"\u003eblack ruthenium jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e. Citrine is a November birthstone — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/november-birthstone-guide\"\u003eNovember birthstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e — and 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 covers the wider style.\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 citrine, marquise cut, 4 × 8 mm, north–south\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six round natural citrine, three per shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marquise and round cubic zirconia — a crown at each end, one in each scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 925 sterling silver, black ruthenium finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prong-set cluster with scrolled shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eCitrine is 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 — prolonged strong light can also fade citrine over time, so store the ring in its velvet box rather than on a sunny windowsill. Abrasive polishes will wear the ruthenium finish.\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 citrine natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The center stone and all six shoulder stones are natural citrine, the golden variety of quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it exactly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warm honey-orange. It reads gold in daylight and deepens toward amber under lamplight, which is characteristic of citrine rather than a trick of the photography.\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 — a simulated diamond — in the crown at each end and in each scroll. 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\u003eHow large is the center stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 × 8 mm, set north–south so the length runs along the finger. The narrow marquise plus the pointed crowns at each end make the ring wear larger than the measurement suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow dark is the black ruthenium finish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuthenium finishes to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat jet black. Against a warm stone that is an advantage — the metal recedes and leaves the citrine as the only color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the ring made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver throughout, with a black ruthenium finish. No brass or base metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs citrine durable enough for an engagement ring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with normal care. At 7 on the Mohs scale it is comparable to many stones worn daily. Remove it for abrasive work and avoid harsh chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the citrine fade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrine can pale under prolonged intense light or heat. Ordinary wear is fine; just avoid leaving the ring in direct sun for long stretches and store it in its box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does citrine symbolize?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarmth, abundance and self-possession. It was carried by merchants as a stone of good fortune, which is where the old name the merchant's stone comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs citrine a birthstone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — citrine is a November birthstone, alongside topaz.\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. If you fall between sizes or need something outside that range, contact us before ordering and we will advise.\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 scrollwork and stone clusters, 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 crown at the lower end of the center stone leaves a 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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