A 6×8mm emerald cut moissanite set east-west — lying across the collarbone rather than pointing up and down — with a scatter of round moissanite fanning out to either side, all in warm 14K yellow gold vermeil. The setting is fixed into the chain at both ends, so it never spins or flips.
6×8mm Emerald Cut Set East-West Moissanite Throughout Fixed Bar, Lies Flat 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Ready to Ship
Why Yellow Gold on a Step Cut
An emerald cut is mostly open table and long parallel facets, so it picks up the color of whatever surrounds it. In warm yellow gold the stone reads slightly champagne at the edges and noticeably richer than the same stone in white metal — the Art Deco look rather than the icy one. If you want the cooler version, the sterling silver one is identical in every other respect.
Why an Emerald Cut Reads Differently
Steps, Not Sparks
An emerald cut uses long parallel facets instead of tiny triangular ones. Instead of scattering light it sends it back in wide flashes — the hall-of-mirrors effect.
Looks Bigger
A step cut spreads its weight across the face rather than hiding it in depth, so a 6×8mm emerald cut covers more skin than a round of the same carat weight.
Nowhere to Hide
Those open facets show every flaw, which is why emerald cuts demand a clean stone. Moissanite is grown clean, so the cut works without paying for a flawless diamond.
Set East-West
Turning a rectangular stone on its side is a small decision that changes the whole piece. North-south, an emerald cut reads formal and bridal. East-west, it reads modern and architectural — it follows the line of the collarbone instead of fighting it, and it sits lower and wider on the chest.
It Does Not Spin
This is not a pendant on a bail. The setting is soldered into the chain at both ends, which means it sits where you put it — centered, face-forward, flat on the skin. If you have ever spent a day quietly turning a pendant back around, this is the fix.
What Moissanite Is
Moissanite is silicon carbide — a genuine mineral, first identified in a meteorite crater, now grown in a lab. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale it is harder than every gemstone except diamond. Its refractive index is higher than diamond's, which is why it throws more rainbow fire — and in a step cut, that fire arrives in broad flashes rather than pinpoints. Our guide to moissanite versus cubic zirconia explains why the two are not interchangeable — every stone here is moissanite, not CZ.
What Vermeil Means
Vermeil is not plating on brass. It is a thick layer of real 14K yellow gold over a core of solid 925 sterling silver — the legal definition requires both the sterling base and a substantial gold thickness. That means the necklace is hypoallergenic and nickel-free all the way through, and it will never turn your skin green. Our guide to caring for vermeil jewelry explains how to keep the finish for years.
The cable chain is 18 inches with a spring-ring clasp, in matching yellow gold vermeil. Find it in our moissanite jewelry and gold vermeil jewelry.
Specifications
- Center stone: Moissanite, emerald cut, 6 × 8 mm, set east-west
- Accent stones: Round brilliant moissanite
- Creation: Lab-grown moissanite throughout — no cubic zirconia
- Style: Fixed setting soldered into the chain — does not spin
- Metal: 14K yellow gold vermeil over solid 925 sterling silver
- Chain: 18 in cable chain, spring-ring clasp
- Hardness: 9.25 on the Mohs scale
- Availability: Ready to ship
- Presentation: Free luxury velvet jewelry box
Care
Vermeil asks for a little more care than plain silver, because the gold layer is a surface. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth — never a silver polishing cloth, which is abrasive and will thin the gold. A step cut shows film more than a brilliant does, so clean the stone a little more often, with warm water and a soft brush kept away from the chain. Put the necklace on last, after perfume, hairspray and lotion, and take it off before swimming and the gym. Store it flat in the velvet box so the chain does not kink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it real gold?
Yes — 14K yellow gold vermeil, which is a thick layer of real 14K gold over solid 925 sterling silver. Not plating over brass.
Will it turn my skin green?
No. The core is solid sterling silver, nickel-free and hypoallergenic — there is no brass or base metal anywhere in it.
How big is the center stone?
6 × 8 mm emerald cut — roughly the face-up size of a 1.5 carat emerald cut diamond. Because a step cut spreads its weight across the top, it looks larger than a round of the same weight.
Are the stones real moissanite?
Yes — center and accents. Moissanite is silicon carbide, a genuine gemstone that is lab-grown rather than mined. There is no cubic zirconia in this necklace.
What does east-west mean?
The rectangular stone is set sideways, running across the body rather than up and down it. It gives a wider, more modern line and follows the collarbone instead of cutting across it.
Does an emerald cut sparkle less?
Differently, not less. A step cut throws long, wide flashes instead of pinpoint sparkle. In moissanite those flashes carry a lot of color.
Does the setting flip or spin?
No. It is soldered into the chain at both ends rather than hanging from a bail, so it stays face-forward and flat.
How long is the chain?
18 inches with a spring-ring clasp. That is princess length, which sits just at or below the collarbone on most people.
How long will the gold last?
Years with sensible care. Keep it away from perfume, chlorine and abrasive cloths. Vermeil is a surface layer, so friction and chemicals are what wear it, not time.
Does it come in silver?
Yes. The identical necklace is available in solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish.
Is this a good gift?
It is one of the safer pieces to give — no sizing to guess, a neutral 18 inch length, and a clean modern look that works with almost anything. It arrives gift-ready in a velvet box.
How does it arrive?
Ready to ship, in a free luxury velvet jewelry box.
