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Lola Ade Moyo Four-Prong Solitaire Engagement Setting Review

Moyo is a solitaire engagement ring setting from Lola Ade that holds the center diamond in four prongs on a slim band about 2mm wide. The setting alone costs $995 in 14K rose, white or yellow gold and $1,295 in platinum, and it is aimed at a buyer who will pick the diamond in a later step.

3.7Editorial rating: 3.7 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 20, 2026
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Our verdict

Moyo suits a buyer who wants a four-prong solitaire on a slim 2mm band and is ready to choose the center diamond in a second step. It is a poor match for anyone who wants accent diamonds on the band, or who reads the $995 figure as the cost of a finished ring: the catalog's complete rings start at $1,912.02. The main caveat is that the page gives no center-stone size range, so ask the store which stone sizes the setting suits before you commit.

Best for
A shopper who has a center-stone shape in mind and wants a four-prong solitaire on a slim 2mm band.
Skip if
You want accent diamonds on the band, or a price that already includes the center diamond.

Why 3.7/5: Lifted by a spec sheet with 6 rows and one complimentary resizing in the first 6 months; held back by the store's no-returns, no-refunds policy (a damaged or defective item gets an exchange or repair).

Lola Ade's Moyo holds one center diamond in four prongs, in the peg head style, above a slim, brightly polished band. The price on the page is for the setting only: $995 in 14K rose, white or yellow gold and $1,295 in platinum, spread over 40 variants that also include ten stone shapes. The diamond itself is picked in the next step of the store's ring builder, so a finished ring costs more than the figure shown here.

Specifications

SpecPage says
Name meaningHeart translates to "Moyo" in Swahili, which is spoken in many African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Ugan
Ring StyleElegant Solitaire Four-Prong Engagement Ring
Approx. Band Width2mm
Approx. Band Thickness1.5mm
Metal14K Rose Gold, 14K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum
Match ShapesRound, Oval, Cushion, Asscher, Emerald, Heart, Princess, Pear, Marquise, Radiant

Options and pricing

The variant list prices each 14K gold color, rose, white and yellow, at $995 and platinum at $1,295. A Match Shapes option names round, oval, cushion, asscher, emerald, heart, princess, pear, marquise and radiant, and the Ring Style option has a single value, Solitaire. The page counts 40 variants in all and gives the band as approximately 2mm wide and 1.5mm thick. The text names no center-stone size range, and ring size is chosen in the last builder step, where the store lists sizes from 3 to 11.25.

How it compares

Another four-prong solitaire from the same store, the Libi Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring Setting, is also listed from $995, while the Akoma Pave Four-Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring Setting starts at $1,695 with a 1.95mm band. The matching Moyo Wedding Band starts at $695 and lists a 2.00mm width.

Shipping, returns and warranty

Shipping: the Shipping & Returns page says US orders over $100 ship free and that fine jewelry, diamonds and engagement rings are handcrafted to order and usually fulfilled within 1 to 4 weeks, sent by UPS 2-day shipping with an adult signature required. The FAQ gives other figures, an estimated 4 to 6 weeks for custom rings and generally 6 to 8 weeks of production from payment, and says the checkout page shows an estimate, so confirm the date there. Fine jewelry ships only within the United States according to the FAQ; international orders are limited to the Demi-Fine Collection. Returns: the Shipping & Returns page says the store cannot accept returns on these limited, handmade or made-to-order items; if an item arrives damaged or defective, contact the store within 14 days of delivery for an exchange or repair of the same item, which must be in its original packaging with no sign of wear. The FAQ says all fine jewelry sales are final and that returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted, with a repair offered for faulty items, and the sales terms add that sale items cannot be returned or exchanged. The refund policy page grants a 14-day cooling-off right to orders shipped into the European Union. Resizing: the FAQ says one complimentary resizing is offered within the first 6 months and certain ring styles can be resized up to 2 sizes up or down; after 6 months it costs $80 for gold and $100 for platinum. Warranty: the FAQ says the store guarantees its fine jewelry against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery for life and repairs a confirmed defect at no cost, while damage from wear and tear or trauma is quoted before any work. Excluded examples include scratching, loss of center stones, product loss or theft, discoloration from chemicals or make-up and prongs that wear down over time. Discount code: the sales terms say codes must be entered at checkout, only one code can be used per order and promotions exclude gift cards and custom orders unless stated otherwise; some products can also be excluded, so check that the FACESTORE code takes 10% off this item before you pay.

Before you buy

Lola Ade says it is a Black woman-owned fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles that sells online only, founded by Pamela Adewoyin James, whom its About page calls a GIA-certified diamond professional and practicing attorney. The page says she has handcrafted jewelry since 2010 and launched an engagement ring collection in 2024. A July 2026 SHEEN Magazine interview tells a similar story, but it is a profile, not a product test, and searches on 20 October 2026 found no Trustpilot, BBB or Reddit page for the store. The store's own reviews page shows 40 reviews, 38 of them five-star and 2 four-star; that widget is the store's display and was not verified. Its giving program ("a portion of every fine jewelry purchase" supports clean water access in Africa, and a portion of each engagement ring sale per its community page) names no amount. The FAQ says the store's diamonds come from suppliers that follow strict ethical standards, are conflict-free and comply with the Kimberley Process; it publishes no supplier list. There is no showroom, so you cannot see a piece in person, and the pages disagree on production time and on whether a damaged item gets an exchange or only a repair; ask for the estimate and the remedy in writing before you order. The ring builder has three steps (setting, diamond, complete ring), so the setting price here is not the price of the finished ring.

What we liked

  • The page prices each metal: $995 for the three 14K gold colors and $1,295 for platinum
  • Ten stone shapes are named in the Match Shapes option, from round and oval through marquise and radiant
  • The band is measured: approximately 2mm wide and 1.5mm thick
  • A matching band is sold as the Moyo Wedding Band, under its own listing
  • The catalog shows 154 complete rings built on this design, giving a concrete view of finished prices and stone choices

Worth noting

  • The $995 start covers the setting only; the 154 complete rings in the catalog are priced from $1,912.02 to $46,616.15
  • Choosing platinum moves the setting price from $995 to $1,295
  • No center-stone size range is given on the listing
  • Only a single center stone is described; the page mentions no accent diamonds on the band

Questions before you buy

Is $995 the price of a finished Moyo ring?

No. The $995 is for the setting alone, and this page is the first step of the store's ring builder: choose a setting, choose a diamond, complete the ring. On 2026-10-20 the catalog held 154 complete rings of this design, each pairing the setting with one specific diamond, priced from $1,912.02 to $46,616.15.

What diamonds do the complete rings in the catalog use?

In the catalog line, 143 of the 154 listings carry natural diamonds and 11 carry lab-grown ones. Sizes run from 1 to 5.08 carat, and the listings show IGI grading reports on 139 and GIA reports on 15.

Is there a matching wedding band?

Yes. The listing says a matching band is sold as the Moyo Wedding Band, which starts at $695 and lists a band width of 2.00mm.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

No. The Shipping & Returns page says the store cannot accept returns on its handmade, limited or made-to-order items, and the FAQ says all fine jewelry sales are final with no returns, refunds or exchanges. If an item arrives damaged or defective, contact the store within 14 days of delivery for an exchange or repair.

How long does a made-to-order piece take?

The pages differ. Shipping & Returns says fine jewelry is usually fulfilled within 1 to 4 weeks; the FAQ says an estimated 4 to 6 weeks for custom rings and generally 6 to 8 weeks of production from payment, with an estimate on the checkout page. Ask the store for a date in writing.

Does Lola Ade resize rings?

The FAQ says certain ring styles can be resized up to 2 sizes up or down, with one complimentary resizing within the first 6 months. After 6 months resizing costs $80 for gold and $100 for platinum. Ask first whether this style qualifies.

Is financing available?

The FAQ says financing is available through Shop Pay and tells buyers to contact Shop Pay for details; it lists no terms or rates, so check them at checkout.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • Moyo Four-Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring Setting product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade Shipping & Returns pageFree shipping over $100, made-to-order timing and carriers, no returns, 14-day exchange or repair for damageRead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade FAQsProduction times, final sale, resizing fees, lifetime guarantee, materials, Shop Pay financing, fine jewelry shipped in the US onlyRead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade refund policy14 days to report damage or a wrong item, exchange steps, 14-day cooling-off for orders sent to the EURead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade sales terms and conditionsDiscount code rules: one code per order, promotions exclude gift cards and custom orders, sale items not returnableRead October 20, 2026
  • About Lola AdeFounder, handcrafting since 2010, engagement ring collection launched in 2024, giving programRead October 20, 2026

Independent

What we couldn’t verify

  • The page names no center-stone size range, so the stone sizes the setting suits are not stated.
  • Independent testing of this piece: none found; the only outside coverage located is an interview-style profile of the founder (SHEEN Magazine, July 2026).
  • The store's pages disagree on production time (1 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 weeks) and on exchange versus repair for a damaged item.
  • The store's 40-review widget and its clean-water giving claim are its own statements and were not verified.
  • Whether the FACESTORE code applies to this item was not tested; the sales terms exclude custom orders and some products.
  • We have not seen this piece's grading report; the diamond grades come from the listing.

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