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. The setting is fixed into the chain at both ends, so it never spins or flips. Solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish.
6×8mm Emerald Cut Set East-West Moissanite Throughout Fixed Bar, Lies Flat Solid 925 Sterling Silver Ready to Ship
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.
The round moissanite are placed asymmetrically around it, tapering into the chain so the setting does not stop abruptly. Worn alone it is one clean horizontal line; layered under a longer chain it still reads clearly because nothing about it hangs.
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 meaning covers the stone in more depth, and moissanite versus cubic zirconia explains why the two are not interchangeable — every stone here is moissanite, not CZ.
Metal and Chain
Solid 925 sterling silver throughout — setting and chain — with a rhodium finish, the same platinum-group metal used on white gold. It keeps the surface bright white, resists tarnish and is nickel-free. The cable chain is 18 inches with a spring-ring clasp.
Find it in our moissanite jewelry and sterling silver necklaces. The same necklace is available in 14K yellow gold vermeil.
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: Solid 925 sterling silver, rhodium finish
- 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
Moissanite is hard and chemically stable, so cleaning is easy: warm water, mild soap and a soft brush, then dry with a lint-free cloth. A step cut shows film more than a brilliant does, so clean it a little more often than you would a round stone. Store it flat in the velvet box so the chain does not kink. Put it on after perfume, hairspray and lotion, and take it off before swimming — chlorine wears the rhodium finish, not the stones. See how to clean sterling silver for the metal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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, because its refractive index is higher than diamond's.
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.
Is it real silver?
Solid 925 sterling silver throughout, setting and chain, hallmarked, with a rhodium finish. No brass or base metal.
Will the silver tarnish?
The rhodium finish acts as a barrier, so it resists the darkening untreated sterling develops. If it thins after years of wear, we can refinish it.
Can I wear it every day?
Yes. At 9.25 on the Mohs scale moissanite handles daily wear better than almost anything except diamond. Take it off for swimming and the gym to protect the finish.
Does it come in gold?
Yes. The identical necklace is available in 14K yellow gold vermeil over solid sterling silver.
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.
