The continuous brilliance of the shared claw setting
The concept of the fully paved wedding ring emerged in the mid-20th century as the ultimate symbol of continuity. Over the decades, craftsmen have perfected the architecture so that the metal fades into the background in favour of the gem. This second-hand alliance illustrates this technical achievement. It unfurls an absolute loop of 23 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing 0.06 carat, for an impressive total volume of 1.38 carats. These colourless gems create a frank and luminous contrast with the fashioned 18-carat yellow gold setting.
Architecture and jewellery expertise
The luminous superiority of this piece lies in its shared claw architecture. Instead of embedding the diamonds in a metal rail, the craftsmen have raised thin pillars between each stone. These rods split at the top to hold two adjacent gems simultaneously, giving maximum crystalline surface area. The inside of the ring reveals rigorous drilling: circular updates are machined under each diamond. These openings allow light to pass through the stones, increasing their refraction tenfold. The structure benefits from full mirror polishing.
Why this second-hand wedding ring
Positioning a 1.38 carat wedding ring on the second-hand market is a particularly relevant acquisition strategy. The making of a true full round requires the perfect pairing of 23 diamonds of strictly identical size and colour, an extremely costly process in contemporary jewellery production. The choice of second hand allows us to free ourselves from these heavy manufacturing premiums and to obtain a diamond pavement of great generosity at a competitive price, while securing a robust setting.
Delivered contents and condition
The inner wall of the ring features the 750 hallmark, formally attesting to the high titration of the alloy. The ring is a size 50. It is important to emphasise that its uninterrupted full-turn architecture makes any sizing technically impossible, thus guaranteeing the purity of its original design. The piece has been meticulously cared for: our artisan jeweller has meticulously polished the entire setting and checked the firmness of each claw to restore it to its original state. The set is carefully packaged in The Swiss Collector case.
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. As the leading second-hand retailer in Switzerland and with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an onsite fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Refurbished: our jewellery craftsman has meticulously polished and inspected the piece to restore it to its original brilliance.
