Handmade Vintage Filigree Hidden Halo Ring — 925 Sterling Silver, Rhodium Plated White Gold Finish, GRA Moissanite 2ct

This is the most involved ring José Lux makes. Here’s exactly why.

José Lux has been setting stones for over a decade. In that time, we’ve set rings with single prongs, pavé bands, cluster crowns. This one — the Vintage Filigree Hidden Halo — is the one that takes the most time on the bench. Not because it has to. Because the design demands it.

Start with the center stone. This isn’t a 6.5mm 1ct stone. This is an 8mm, 2ct equivalent round brilliant Moissanite, GRA certified Color D, Clarity FL, Excellent cut. 58 facets. Colorless. Internally flawless. The certificate number on the GRA report — 20389135 — is registered to your specific stone. At 8mm, this stone is genuinely large. Moissanite has more fire than diamond, meaning more rainbow flashes in direct light. At 2ct, that fire doesn’t just catch the light — it commands the room.

Now the setting. There are three things happening at the crown that most people don’t notice until they look closely. First: the main prongs hold the stone with an open crown silhouette. Second: a hidden halo — a ring of small CZ stones set underneath the crown, flush against the base — sits invisible from the front and only reveals itself from the side. Third: three clusters of CZ stones fill in at the left shoulder, right shoulder, and base of the crown, bridging the gap between the crown head and the band. None of this is visible in a thumbnail. It’s visible in person and in the side-view photo.

The band is where this ring becomes a different category entirely. The filigree scrollwork — open, curling metalwork cut directly into the silver — runs along both sides of the band between the shoulders. This is not surface engraving. It’s pierced metalwork, openwork, done by hand at our Vietnam workshop. Next to the filigree runs a milgrain bead edge — a line of tiny raised silver dots along each outer edge of the band, the same technique used in vintage jewelry from the early 20th century. On top of the band runs a single row of pavé CZ. Three layers of detail on a band that most rings would leave plain.

The CZ stones throughout — hidden halo, crown clusters, pavé band — are Swiss CZ, not Moissanite. The center 8mm stone is the only GRA-certified Moissanite. José Lux wants that distinction clear before you buy.

About the Metal, Filigree, and Plating

The band is 925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver, 7.5% copper. The filigree requires a properly gauged silver that holds its shape through the openwork cutting process without becoming brittle. Too thin and the filigree flexes and fatigues. José Lux has done this long enough to know the right gauge.

Each ring gets a rhodium plated white gold finish applied by hand at our workshop in Vietnam. Not machine-dipped. The plating sits across the filigree, the milgrain edge, the pavé band, and the crown all at once. That’s a complex surface to plate evenly. It takes longer by hand, but the result is a consistent finish across every part of the ring, including the recessed areas of the openwork. Rhodium is harder than gold and sits as a barrier between the silver and the air, which is why this finish outperforms standard white gold plating.

In practice, the rhodium plated white gold finish typically holds for around three years of regular daily wear before you notice any fading. Based on José Lux’s records, the reality is often longer — many customers come back to re-plate after five years, and some have recorded eight years before the first re-plate. How long it holds depends on skin chemistry, how often you wear it, and whether you take it off around chemicals. Re-plating is always free at the José Lux workshop.

Care for a filigree ring takes slightly more attention than a plain band. Warm water, a drop of mild soap, a soft brush for the openwork recesses, 30 seconds. Dry it completely — moisture in the filigree pockets will accelerate tarnish. No ultrasonic cleaners. The vibration can work the hidden halo stones loose over time.

Certification Included with Every Order

Every ring ships with the full GRA gemological certificate for the Moissanite center stone. Report number 20389135. Color D, Clarity FL, Round Brilliant, 8.0mm, 2.0ct, Excellent cut. Physical certificate — not a branded card. This is the same documentation format used in professional gemological assessment worldwide. The report number is traceable to your stone.

Warranty and Repairs

The prong settings on José Lux rings are hand-adjusted by our artisans in Vietnam. Each stone — every hidden halo CZ, every crown cluster stone, every pavé stone on the band, the center Moissanite — is individually fitted and secured by hand. Not pressed in by machine. That’s why stone loss from normal daily wear is extremely rare at José Lux.

If a stone does become loose or fall out under normal everyday use — no drops, no hard impacts, just daily wear — José Lux will handle it:

CZ and Swiss ECZ accent stones: Re-setting or replacing these stones is always free. José Lux imports CZ and Swiss ECZ in volume directly from our suppliers, so we absorb this cost entirely. This covers all hidden halo stones, all crown cluster stones, and all pavé band stones.

Moissanite center stone: If the center stone is lost or needs replacement, José Lux charges at our import cost from our Hong Kong supplier — never at retail price. That’s the lowest possible charge. The labor to re-set it? Always free.

Rhodium re-plating: Always free at the José Lux workshop. No conditions, no time limit.

What’s not covered: stones lost due to a hard physical impact — a ring dropped from height, struck against a hard surface, or showing visible deformation of the band or prongs consistent with a fall. That’s accidental damage, not a manufacturing defect. José Lux inspects each case individually and communicates honestly about what is observed. If a repair falls outside the warranty, we’ll still fix it — at cost, with a clear quote first.

Shipping

Free via USPS to the United States and Europe. Tracking goes out the day your order ships. Estimated delivery 7–14 business days. European orders can run into customs delays — José Lux is upfront about that rather than promise a timeline that can’t be guaranteed. Every shipment is 100% insured. If something goes wrong in transit — lost, delayed, or damaged — you are covered in full. Even if an incorrect address was entered at checkout, a full refund is issued.

Specifications

• Style: Vintage Filigree Hidden Halo
• Center Stone: Moissanite — Round Brilliant, 8.0mm, 58 facets (2.0ct equivalent)
• Stone Grade: Color D (Colorless) · Clarity FL (Internally Flawless) · Excellent Cut
• Certification: GRA Certified — Report No. 20389135 · Unique ID per stone ·
• ertificate included
• Hidden Halo: Swiss CZ — Ring of small stones set beneath crown, visible from side
• Crown Clusters: Swiss CZ — 3 cluster groups at left shoulder, right shoulder, crown base
• Band Stones: Swiss CZ — Single pavé row along top of both shoulders
• Band Detail: Vintage filigree scrollwork (pierced openwork) · Milgrain bead edge, both sides
• Metal: 925 Sterling Silver (92.5% silver / 7.5% copper)
• Plating: Rhodium Plated White Gold Finish — hand-applied at José Lux Vietnam workshop
• Plating Durability: Typically 3 years daily wear · Many customers report 5–8 years before re-plate
• For: Women / Ladies
• Setting: Open crown prong · Hidden halo · CZ cluster shoulders · Filigree pavé band
• CZ Stone Re-setting: FREE — José Lux imports in bulk, no charge to customer
• Moissanite Replacement: Charged at José Lux Hong Kong import cost only — never retail
• Re-plating: Always FREE at José Lux workshop
• Shipping: Free USPS — United States & Europe · 7–14 business days
• Insurance: 100% order value insured — full refund if issue in transit
• Origin: Handmade at José Lux workshop, Vietnam
• Includes: GRA certificate (Report No. 20389135), care cloth, warranty card

Size Chart

Our Workshop

Our workshop is in Vietnam. Every stone in this ring was hand-set there by José Lux artisans — every band hand-plated, hand-finished. No machine output. This is José Lux’s own workshop. The filigree cutting, milgrain beading, hidden halo setting, rhodium plating — all done there by artisans who specialize in silver. A ring with this many hand-finishing steps takes significantly more time on the bench than a standard solitaire. You’ll see that in the result.

Your Ring Arrives Protected — Two-Layer Box Packaging, USPS Insured

Your ring ships in two layers of packaging. The inner ring box holds the ring securely in place. The outer box protects everything during transit. On top of that, the ring itself is wrapped in a shock-absorbing layer before it goes into the box — so there’s no movement, no impact damage, nothing shifts in transit.

Shipping is via USPS with 100% jewelry insurance on every order. If something goes wrong in transit — lost, delayed, damaged — we cover it. Even if an address was entered incorrectly at checkout, José Lux refunds you in full. You either receive your ring in perfect condition, or you get your money back. That’s the José Lux standard.

FAQ

What is a hidden halo and where is it on this ring?

A hidden halo is a ring of small CZ stones set underneath the crown — beneath the prongs, flush against the base of the setting. From the front, you see the center stone and the crown. From the side, the halo appears. It adds sparkle from angles that a standard solitaire doesn’t have, without changing the clean front profile of the ring.

What’s the difference between the filigree and the pavé band?

Two separate things on the same band. The filigree is pierced openwork metalwork — the silver is physically cut into scrolling patterns, creating an open, lace-like structure. The milgrain is a line of tiny raised dots along each outer edge. The pavé is one row of CZ stones set along the top surface of the band. All three run the length of the shoulder on both sides. That’s what makes the band on this ring different from anything else in the collection.

The center stone is 2ct — how does that affect the look on the finger?

Significantly. At 8mm, this stone sits visibly larger than a standard 6.5mm 1ct stone. Moissanite has more fire than diamond — more rainbow flashes in direct light. At 2ct, the center stone is the focal point of the ring from across a room. The hidden halo, crown clusters, and filigree band all support it rather than compete with it.

Are the halo, cluster, and band stones Moissanite?

No. The center stone is the only GRA-certified Moissanite — 8mm, 2ct, Color D-FL. The hidden halo stones, crown cluster stones, and pavé band stones are all Swiss CZ (cubic zirconia). Different material, different hardness. José Lux wants that clear before you order.

What is a rhodium plated white gold finish, and how long does it last?

Rhodium is a platinum-group metal — harder than gold, naturally white, and resistant to tarnish. Applied over 925 sterling silver, a rhodium plated white gold finish creates a bright, durable surface that’s noticeably longer-lasting than standard white gold plating. On a ring with this much surface detail — filigree, milgrain, pavé — José Lux applies it by hand at our Vietnam workshop to ensure even coverage in every recess.

In terms of durability: the finish typically holds around three years of regular daily wear. But in practice, many of our customers come back to re-plate after five years, and some have gone eight years before they noticed any fading. Skin chemistry, wear frequency, and exposure to chemicals all affect how long it lasts. Re-plating is always free at the José Lux workshop — whenever the time comes, we take care of it.

How do we clean a ring with filigree openwork?

Warm water, a drop of mild soap, a soft brush for the openwork recesses, 30 seconds. Dry it completely afterward — moisture in the filigree pockets will accelerate tarnish faster than on a plain band. No ultrasonic cleaners. The vibration can loosen the hidden halo stones over time.

What does the warranty cover on a design this detailed?

The prong settings on José Lux rings are engineered for durability and adjusted by hand — stone loss from normal daily wear is extremely rare, even on a design this complex.

If a stone does come loose or fall out with no evidence of impact damage: CZ and Swiss ECZ stones — all hidden halo, crown cluster, and pavé band stones — are re-set for free. José Lux imports these in volume and absorbs the cost entirely. Moissanite center stone replacement is charged at José Lux’s import cost from our Hong Kong supplier — never at retail. Re-plating is always free.

What’s not covered: impact damage — a ring dropped from height, struck against a hard surface, or showing visible deformation consistent with a fall. José Lux will still repair it in that case, at cost, with a clear quote before anything is done.

How do we find your ring size?

José Lux makes every ring to your size — custom fit. Use our sizing guide and 60-second measurement video to get your measurement right before ordering. If you’re between sizes or unsure, message us first — it’s easier to get it right upfront than to adjust later.

Where is this ring made?

Handmade at the José Lux workshop in Vietnam. The filigree cutting, milgrain beading, hidden halo setting, rhodium plated white gold finish — all done by our artisans who specialize in silver. This is José Lux’s own workshop. A ring with this many hand-finishing steps takes significantly more bench time than a standard solitaire. The origin isn’t a footnote — it’s the reason the craft is consistent.