Cuban Heart Ring, Moissanite or Zircon in 925 Silver

The Cuban ring takes its name from the link pattern of a Cuban chain: thick, tightly interlocked and flat across the top. Here that pattern is turned into a band, so the ring is wide and heavy enough to be noticed, with a heart worked into the design as a focal point. Wide bands change how a ring feels. They spread pressure across more of the finger, which is why they are comfortable despite looking substantial, and they suit a confident hand.

The listing offers two stone options, and the difference is worth knowing before you choose. Moissanite is the harder stone at 9.25 on the Mohs scale, and its refractive index of about 2.65 beats diamond's 2.42, so it flashes more and keeps its polish through years of knocks. Zircon is softer and less fiery, so it dulls sooner, but it costs less and is a sensible pick for a gift or a ring you will not wear daily.

You choose between a gold and a silver finish, and between the two stones, which gives four combinations. Gold reads warmer and louder, and it pairs with gold chains and watches. Silver is cooler and quieter, and it matches most of what men and women already wear. The ring is built on 925 sterling silver, so it will not tarnish the way a brass band does, and the weight of the band means it holds its shape through daily wear.

• Stone: moissanite or zircon
• Style: wide Cuban link band with heart detail
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Finish: gold or silver
• Fit: unisex, for men and women
• Note: the GRA certificate applies to the moissanite option only