Morning Glory and Sapphire Ring
Morning Glories and Sapphires |
| Each summer the back wall of my garden blossoms
into a vibrant cascade of white and lavender morning glories
attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. To celebrate this
explosion of color, foliage and fauna I created a special ring. Across the top of the ring I captured the colors of the flowers with a shimmering, clear sapphire and two trillium-cut lavender sapphires. The sapphires were then set in a quatrefoil bezel which surrounds the gemstones like a sturdy garden wall.  The ring was custom crafted in brightly polished
platinum. On the sides of the bezel setting we
hand-engraved morning glory blossoms with leafy convolvulus
vines trailing down the shoulders and sides of the
ring. To heighten the contrast between the engraved
blossoms and foliage and the brightly polished platinum I
had the engraved designs darkened.  For gemstones we selected a nearly colorless sapphire and two pastel lavender sapphires. Colorless sapphires are wonderful gemstones. The best examples have a limpid, water-like quality that subtly picks up the color of any side stones. The effect is much like the reflections of flower blossoms on the shimmering surface of a garden pond. The lavender sapphires set at the sides are perfectly matched and play beautifully against the colorless center stone and brilliance of the platinum.
From the side, you can see the sculptural form of the bezel and the way the shoulders of the ring flow into the setting. The surfaces of the ring are polished to a mirror-like finish to enhance the contrast with the engraved flowers and foliage. Note the sturdy thickness and width of the band. This ring was crafted to last a lifetime and become a true family heirloom. |
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| Name: | Morning Glories and Sapphires | |
Cost: $7,685 |
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| This ring is handcrafted in platinum. The radiant-cut colorless sapphire weighs almost 6 carats and measures 12.4 by 7.2 millimeters. The two lavender sapphires weigh a total of 0.96 carats. The ring is a finger size 6 1/2. | ||
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| It is common practice for gem cutters to heat sapphires to improve their color and appearance. You should assume that all sapphires have been heat treated unless the seller specifically guarantees otherwise. We believe the sapphires in this ring have been heat treated. | ||
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We love creating beautiful rings celebrating flowers and
gardens.
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