The elegant allure of the pear cut
The pear cut, imagined in the 15th century, elongates the line of the finger with a strong and timeless structural elegance. This unsigned second-hand jewel is based around a 1.01-carat natural diamond. Its certified Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown colour brings a deep amber intensity, contrasting with the cool whiteness of the 14-carat white gold setting graded 585. This SI2 purity gem offers dense, vibrant light refraction for a resolutely luxurious look.
Architecture and jewellery expertise
The architecture of this piece is based on a finely openworked basket, designed to let the light penetrate under the breech of the central stone. The diamond is firmly secured by 3 claws, including a V-shaped claw specifically positioned to protect the delicate tip of the pear. A micro-claw setting surrounds the gem with 22 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.15 carat in total. These side stones, in G to I colour and VS1 to SI1 clarity, form a luminous halo that enhances the perceived volume of the structure. The full shoulders ensure a frank and pleasant hold when worn.
Why this second-hand ring
Acquiring a certified coloured diamond exceeding 1 carat on the traditional circuit requires a significant investment. This second-hand ring is an intelligent and profoundly aesthetic approach. The current cost of crafting a setting with a raised halo makes this a very attractive acquisition. The piece delivers an imposing volume with a total caratage of 1.16 carats, while guaranteeing rigorous jewellery craftsmanship at a much more affordable position than a new bespoke creation.
Delivered contents and condition
The inside of the ring features hallmarks confirming its nature, with the letters ST, the mint DA 585 and a geometric master hallmark. The setting in size 56 offers perfectly harmonious proportions. Preserved in very good condition, the ring has subtle micro-scratches from its early life, and can be fully polished by our craftsmen on request to restore its exceptional mirror lustre. The ring comes in a double-decker case signed Made with love by DM. The bottom drawer contains the original AIG gemological report under reference J3310515523.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece with a 12-month guarantee. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for fitting and collection on site or fully secure international shipping.
* Used condition. The jewel in very good condition shows normal signs of wear and a refurbishment by our jeweller is quite possible during the sale on simple request.
