Handmade Dragon Signet Ring — 10K & 14K Gold, Full Moissanite Accents

José Lux builds the Dragon Signet Ring in 10K gold (41.7% pure gold) and 14K gold (58.3% pure gold), in Yellow, White, or Rose Gold. Gold weight is 8.30 g in 10K gold and 9.34 g in 14K gold. At the center, a hand-carved dragon medallion sits raised against a hand-cut pyramid texture, framed by a beveled square face — there's no gemstone at the center. The dragon itself, sculpted directly into the solid gold, is the focal point. Down each shoulder, a diagonal chevron pattern alternates pyramid-textured panels with rows of pavé-set stones. Every stone on this ring is Moissanite — there's no Swiss CZ anywhere on the band.

Carving a dragon in relief is a different craft than setting stones. The figure has to hold enough depth and detail to read clearly against the textured background, without the two elements competing with each other. The medallion sits inside a beveled frame that steps cleanly down into the shoulders, where the chevron pattern alternates textured triangular panels with rows of pavé Moissanite, each stone set into its own segment and mirrored on both sides of the ring. José Lux hand-carves the medallion, hand-cuts the surrounding texture, then sets each Moissanite accent stone into the chevron pattern before the final polish. We've been alloying gold and carving signet work at the same bench in Hồ Chí Minh City for years, and getting a carved figure to read clean at this scale is where that craft shows.

The Dragon Medallion and Moissanite Accents

The dragon medallion isn't a gemstone — it's cast in solid gold from a hand-carved design, then finished by hand against the pyramid-textured ground around it. Because there's no single center stone on this ring, José Lux doesn't issue a GRA report for it; certification applies to a graded gemstone, not to metalwork.

The stones set into the shoulder chevrons are Moissanite — lab-created silicon carbide with its own optical signature, more fire than diamond, which means more rainbow flash under direct light. José Lux hand-matches every accent stone at the bench for color and brilliance so the chevron pattern reads as consistent on both shoulders. These are melee-sized stones, and grading each one individually isn't practical at this size — the same is true of the smaller accent stones on any of our halo or pavé rings. What's certain is the material: every stone here is Moissanite, hand-set, with no Swiss CZ mixed in.

Because the sparkle here sits at the shoulders rather than at the center, this ring reads differently than our stone-focused settings — the dragon carries the design, and the Moissanite chevrons catch light as a supporting detail rather than the main event.

The Gold and Karat Options

The band is solid gold — never gold-filled, never gold-plated. José Lux offers it in 10K gold (41.7% pure gold) and 14K gold (58.3% pure gold). 10K carries less pure gold and more of the harder alloy metals, so it resists everyday scratching a little better — a real factor on a ring built for daily wear. 14K carries more pure gold, which reads deeper and warmer, especially in Yellow Gold. Neither is the "better" metal — they're two different tradeoffs, and José Lux sells both instead of steering you toward one.

Every karat comes in Yellow, White, or Rose Gold. The color isn't a coating — it comes from the alloy formula, the ratio of copper, silver, zinc, or palladium mixed into the gold during alloying. José Lux's White Gold is nickel-free; the white tone comes from silver, zinc, or palladium in the mix, not nickel, which matters if you're sensitive to it.

Every ring goes through four stages at the José Lux workshop before it ships. We alloy 24K gold down to 10K or 14K by hand, in the exact ratio for the karat and color ordered. The band is cast from a 3D CAD design using lost-wax casting, then hand-carved and hand-set — the dragon medallion and pyramid texture first, then the Moissanite chevron shoulders — and polished to finish. Before it leaves Hồ Chí Minh City, we test the karat with an XRF machine, check for nickel, and stamp the legal karat hallmark.

Size Chart

Certification

This ring doesn't ship with a GRA certificate. Unlike our halo and solitaire rings, the Dragon Signet doesn't carry a single dominant center stone — every stone on it is a smaller Moissanite accent set into the shoulder chevrons. Grading each one individually isn't practical at that size, so José Lux doesn't issue a gemological report for this piece. Every stone is still Moissanite, hand-matched at the bench for color and brilliance, with no Swiss CZ anywhere on the ring.

Warranty and Repairs

Every José Lux gold ring carries a lifetime warranty. Repairs are free — for life, no expiration date. Every prong and every pavé stone in the chevron pattern is checked by hand before it ships, which is why a stone coming loose from normal daily wear is rare.

If a Moissanite stone does come loose under everyday use — no drops, no impact — José Lux resets it for free. What's not covered: stone loss from a hard impact, a drop, or a strike against a hard surface. That's not treated as a manufacturing defect. José Lux reviews every case individually before deciding next steps, and if a repair falls outside the warranty, we'll still fix it at cost, with a quote before anything is done. The dragon medallion itself is solid cast gold, so it doesn't come loose the way a stone can — normal wear can dull the polish over time, and José Lux can re-finish it on request.

Shipping

Ships free via USPS to the United States. Delivery takes 5–7 business days. Every order is 100% insured on its declared value — including cases where an incorrect address was provided at checkout. If something goes wrong in transit, you're covered in full.

Your ring travels inside a shock-absorbing layer, packed in its own jewelry box, then inside a protective outer box. Every order includes a cleaning cloth and a José Lux warranty card. The same team that carved your medallion and set your shoulder stones is the one that packs and ships your order.

Our Workshop

José Lux works out of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. The same team that alloys the gold hand-carves the dragon medallion, sets the Moissanite chevrons, and polishes the band — nothing about this ring passes through a third-party factory. Carving a figure that reads clearly at ring scale, against a textured background, is a different discipline than stone-setting alone, and it's one we don't rush. We've done it enough times to know where it goes wrong, and where it holds.

Specifications

FAQ

Is every stone on this ring Moissanite, or is some of it CZ?

Every stone on the Dragon Signet Ring is Moissanite — there's no Swiss CZ anywhere on it. The dragon medallion itself isn't a gemstone; it's hand-carved and cast in solid gold. The Moissanite is set only in the shoulder chevron pattern.

Does this ring come with a GRA certificate?

No. José Lux issues a GRA report when a ring has a single center stone large enough to grade individually — this design doesn't have one. The Dragon Signet's stones are smaller Moissanite accents set into the shoulders, hand-matched at the bench rather than individually certified.

What's the difference between 10K and 14K gold?

10K gold is 41.7% pure gold; 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold. 10K carries more of the harder alloy metals, so it resists everyday scratching a little better. 14K carries more pure gold, which reads richer and warmer, especially in Yellow Gold. Both are solid gold — José Lux never sells gold-filled or gold-plated pieces.

Is this ring solid gold, or is it plated?

Solid gold, in both karats. José Lux doesn't sell gold-filled, gold vermeil, or gold-plated pieces on this line. The color — Yellow, White, or Rose — comes from what's alloyed into the gold, not a surface coating.

How is the Dragon Signet made?

The dragon is hand-carved in relief and cast in solid gold, set against a hand-cut pyramid texture inside a beveled square frame. Down each shoulder, the pattern alternates textured triangular panels with rows of pavé-set Moissanite, mirrored on both sides. It's carving work as much as stone-setting, which is different from most of our other rings.

What does the warranty cover?

A lifetime warranty with free repairs. If a Moissanite accent stone comes loose from normal daily wear, José Lux resets it at no charge. Damage from a drop or a hard impact isn't covered as a manufacturing defect; José Lux reviews those cases individually and quotes any repair before starting it.

How does shipping work?

Free USPS to the United States, 5–7 business days. Every order is 100% insured on its declared value, including cases where the shipping address was entered incorrectly at checkout.

Where is this ring made?

Handmade at the José Lux workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam — alloying, casting, hand-carving, stone-setting, and polishing all happen at the same bench.