Most marquise-cut rings are set vertically, making them sit tall on the finger. We turned this one sideways. The east-west setting lets the stone follow the curve of your hand, so it’s less likely to catch on a sweater pocket or a stray thread.

A single, horizontally set marquise-cut stone sits at the centre, held securely by the gold that curves around its two points. The band is paved with a row of small, round-cut cubic zirconia stones that go about three-quarters of the way around. From the side, you can see the small holes drilled into the gold band that let light pass through the pavé stones. The inside is smooth, polished gold.

We make this ring from solid 14-karat gold, which means it’s 58.3% pure gold mixed with alloys for strength. It’s not plated, so the colour won’t rub off, and it’s a good material for sensitive skin. The stones are all cubic zirconia, a hard, lab-created material known for its bright, diamond-like sparkle. Each tiny stone on the band is held in place by its own set of prongs, keeping everything secure.

• Material: Solid 14K yellow gold
• Stone: Marquise-cut and round-cut cubic zirconia
• Sold as: Single ring
• Warranty: 2-year warranty

This is the ring for someone who wants the sparkle of a pavé band but with a clear focal point. The horizontal marquise stone adds character without adding height, which means it stacks flush against a wedding band or other rings without creating a gap.