Monday, March 24, 2008

Fancy Yellow Radiant-cut Diamond








Radiant Synergy!
An eminent engineer and an imaginative mathematician wanted to create an elegant engagement ring. They asked us to help them acquire a beautiful yellow diamond and create an engraved custom ring with sparkling side diamonds. Working with an engineer and a mathematician we wanted make sure the whole (the finished ring) was greater than the sum of the parts. The result is seen above!
The couple selected a Fancy Yellow radiant-cut diamond weighing just under four carats. We securely set it in an 18kt yellow gold, double-prong head with engraved and milgrained sides. To complement the brilliance of the center diamond we set two sparkling kite-shape diamonds as side stones.
The surfaces of the ring are richly hand engraved with flowing scrolls and flowers. For an added surprise we bead set two Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds in small engraved flowers on the sides of the band. The ring is hand crafted and hand engraved in platinum and 18kt gold.
Swirling scrolls flow gracefully along the circumference of the ring like waves gently rolling across an ocean. The edges of the ring and settings have been milgrained to create a small bead-like border. Hand engraving a ring like this requires an artist's eye for detail, a steady hand and several days on the jeweler's bench.
Viewing the inside, you can see the symmetry of the design and the care with which the ring was hand crafted. The underside of the ring is smoothly finished with crisp symmetrical edges and a beautiful polish. Note the thickness of the band throughout its circumference. All signs of a master craftsman who took great care and pride in his work.
All fine jewelry should be signed by its maker and marked with the purity of the precious metals. Here you can see our registered hallmark ("BEL") and the precious metal marks for platinum and 18kt gold.


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