Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and a Dazzling Ring
Tonight, when I showed my husband the piece for this blog, he remarked (with a bit of shock) on how shiny and sparkly it was. I handed it to him so he could get a closer look. With a little assistance from a small maglite, he was mesmerized by the light dancing across the diamond. It’s truly hypnotic.
I knew this ring was special from the moment I first saw it. Then, it was a semi-mounting – with no center stone. I loved the combination of the cool gray tone of the platinum and the rich red hue of the calibré-cut rubies – a perfect pairing. Offering a pop of color, those twenty-five cherry red gemstones have a combined weight of .50 carat. Six Old European cut diamonds are nestled into the narrow shoulders of the Art Deco inspired design. Just a whisper of sparkle, these tiny diamonds have a weight of just .11 carat.
Each of these details help to create the ideal setting for the center diamond, selected and set in our on-premises shop. It’s a bright 1.88 carat round brilliant dazzler. It’s bezel set within a milgrain-accented band of platinum. The color grade of the diamond is slightly tinted (L-M) and it’s exceptionally clean (VVS1-2 in clarity).
Shown from behind, you can appreciate the hand-pierced pattern that forms the under gallery of the ring. Not just decorative, these artistic cutouts are every bit as functional as they are fashionable. They allow light to pass beneath the diamond and they also make it possible to keep the stone clean. Accompanied by a report from the International Gemological Institute of America (note how the Report Number is engraved inside the shank of the ring), this beauty has a retail replacement value of $17,915.00.
Catching my eye is one thing. Catching the eye of my husband is quite another. His attention is usually reserved for fast cars, vintage trucks and me (of course). If he’s dazzled, you will be blown away. Come and see the magic for yourself – it’s available now for just $12,800.00.
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
