Handmade Moissanite Split Shank Ring — 10K & 14K Gold, GRA Certified Moissanite

José Lux builds the Moissanite Split Shank Ring in 10K gold (41.7% pure gold) and 14K gold (58.3% pure gold), in Yellow, White, or Rose Gold. Gold weight is 8.03 g in 10K gold and 9.03 g in 14K gold. Every stone on this ring is Moissanite, GRA Certified at the center — there's no Swiss CZ anywhere on the band. A round center stone sits raised in a squared setting at the top of the ring, held by tall prongs. From there, the shank splits into two parallel arms as it drops toward the finger, and a short row of graduated Moissanite stones bridges the gap where the two arms meet the head. That's a different structure than our closed-shank settings, where the band runs as a single unbroken line into the center stone. Here, the split does the work — it frames the stone from below instead of just holding it up.

Setting a graduated bridge row between two shank arms takes more layout work than a straight line of stones. Each stone in the row has to step down in size evenly as it moves away from the center, and the row has to curve to match the gap without crowding either arm. José Lux hand-sets the center stone first, then works the bridge row stone by stone, checking the graduation against both arms as it goes. The shank arms themselves are cut with a stepped, faceted edge, so the split reads as a deliberate line rather than a gap in the metal. We've been alloying gold and setting Moissanite at the same bench in Hồ Chí Minh City for years. A split shank has to stay symmetrical on both arms, and getting there is where the bench time goes.

The Moissanite Split Shank — Center to Edge

The center stone is GRA Certified Moissanite — Color D-FL, colorless and internally flawless, Mohs 9.25. It ships with its own GRA report, carrying a unique laser-inscribed ID traceable to that specific stone. Moissanite isn't a diamond, and José Lux won't tell you it is. It's lab-created silicon carbide with its own optical signature — more fire than diamond, which means more rainbow flash under direct light.

The stones in the bridge row are the same material, cut and matched to the center stone for color and brilliance, graduated from largest near the center down to smallest at the outer edge. José Lux hand-selects every bridge stone at the bench so the row reads as a smooth taper, not a mismatched line. What they don't carry is an individual GRA report — grading each melee-sized stone in a graduated row this small isn't practical at this price point, and we'd rather say that plainly than let you assume otherwise. The center stone is the one with the paperwork. The bridge stones are the same Moissanite, hand-set, without individual certificates.

Because the bridge row sits right where the shank splits, the sparkle doesn't stop at the top of the ring — turn your hand and the light carries from the center stone down into the gap between the two arms.

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-set with its Moissanite stones — the center first, then the graduated bridge row — 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

The center stone ships with a full GRA gemological report — Color D-FL, Mohs 9.25, and a unique report number traceable to that stone. It's a Moissanite report, not a diamond grading report, and José Lux states that plainly rather than let the paperwork imply something it isn't.

Warranty and Repairs

Every José Lux gold ring carries a lifetime warranty. Repairs are free — for life, no expiration date. Every prong on the Split Shank is checked and adjusted 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, whether it's the center stone or a bridge stone. 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.

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 set your center stone and bridge row 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 sets the Moissanite and polishes the band — nothing about this ring passes through a third-party factory. The Split Shank is one of the more detailed settings we build: both arms have to come off the head at matching angles, and the bridge row has to graduate evenly across a gap most rings don't have to work around. 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 Moissanite Split Shank Ring is Moissanite — center and bridge row. That's different from José Lux's channel and pavé settings, which pair a Moissanite center with Swiss CZ (Cubic Zirconia) accents. Here, there's no CZ anywhere on the ring. The center stone carries its own GRA certificate; the bridge stones are the same material, hand-matched, without individual reports.

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 Split Shank set?

The center stone sits raised in a squared setting at the top of the ring. From there, the band splits into two parallel arms as it drops toward the finger, with a short row of graduated Moissanite stones bridging the gap where the arms meet the head. Each bridge stone steps down in size moving outward, and both arms are cut with a matching stepped edge so the split stays symmetrical.

What does the warranty cover?

A lifetime warranty with free repairs. If a Moissanite stone — center or bridge — 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, stone-setting, and polishing all happen at the same bench.