As suggested by a number of fellow admirers, it seems best to start a new topic for this ring. Here is the story of the demantoid.
Some time ago, my now fiancé asked if I would help him choose an engagement ring. He knew I would like something unusual, and wasn't entirely confident in choosing the perfect stone.
We began our search online. I love stones of all colours but green stood out to me as striking. Some of the gems available through local jewellers included emeralds, tourmalines, beryl and peridot.
While researching online one evening, I came across the RomanovRussia website where the seller had listed a number of lovely rings with alluring green gems. An emerald originally caught my fancy but then I discovered the demantoid, and it's history. We also loved the style that the Russian jewellers used to display these beautiful 'green pearls'.
I contacted the seller but the ring we preferred was sold. Upon his return from Russia, he advised of a more recent acquisition, a 2.84 ct demantoid with bezel set diamonds. I liked it right away but felt unsure about the setting, and the inclusions, which were easily seen with the naked eye. Fellow members of this forum assisted with advice, and the decision was made to continue our search.
A number of local jewellers were contacted, most of whom knew little about the Russian demantoid. All were able to locate stock from elsewhere but we were drawn to the history, colour and exclusivity of the Russian stones. As a breeder of Arabian horses I also loved the idea of 'horsetail' inclusions.
The decision was made to work with one jeweller in particular. His premises was filled with lovely gems, and his staff took an interest in our quest. The jeweller contacted his preferred suppliers but was unable to secure anything in the size we wanted. Some weeks later, he advised he would be travelling to Hong Kong for the gem show.
8 stones ranging between 1.9 ct and 3.34 ct were found. Via a series of emails and phone calls the decision was made to purchase the largest of the 8. Our jeweller said it was not only a great size but one of two of the best coloured, of excellent cut and with a horse tail fanning out from close to the centre of the stone when examined under loupe.
I loved the demantoid as soon as I first examined it. The colour shocked me. It was unlike anything I had seen before.
We worked with a talented designer, and the ring was commissioned.
The specifications are as follows:
3.34 carat Russian demantoid garnet
1.28 carat of F colour VS clarity diamonds (14 in total) in platinum basket setting.
18 carat 4mm gold shank and claws holding demantoid.
I've tried my best to take a few photos using my phone. Will try with a proper camera soon but I don't think anything will capture the true colour and fire. In a dimly lit room the horsetail picks up the light, like a flame glowing within the stone.
Some time ago, my now fiancé asked if I would help him choose an engagement ring. He knew I would like something unusual, and wasn't entirely confident in choosing the perfect stone.
We began our search online. I love stones of all colours but green stood out to me as striking. Some of the gems available through local jewellers included emeralds, tourmalines, beryl and peridot.
While researching online one evening, I came across the RomanovRussia website where the seller had listed a number of lovely rings with alluring green gems. An emerald originally caught my fancy but then I discovered the demantoid, and it's history. We also loved the style that the Russian jewellers used to display these beautiful 'green pearls'.
I contacted the seller but the ring we preferred was sold. Upon his return from Russia, he advised of a more recent acquisition, a 2.84 ct demantoid with bezel set diamonds. I liked it right away but felt unsure about the setting, and the inclusions, which were easily seen with the naked eye. Fellow members of this forum assisted with advice, and the decision was made to continue our search.
A number of local jewellers were contacted, most of whom knew little about the Russian demantoid. All were able to locate stock from elsewhere but we were drawn to the history, colour and exclusivity of the Russian stones. As a breeder of Arabian horses I also loved the idea of 'horsetail' inclusions.
The decision was made to work with one jeweller in particular. His premises was filled with lovely gems, and his staff took an interest in our quest. The jeweller contacted his preferred suppliers but was unable to secure anything in the size we wanted. Some weeks later, he advised he would be travelling to Hong Kong for the gem show.
8 stones ranging between 1.9 ct and 3.34 ct were found. Via a series of emails and phone calls the decision was made to purchase the largest of the 8. Our jeweller said it was not only a great size but one of two of the best coloured, of excellent cut and with a horse tail fanning out from close to the centre of the stone when examined under loupe.
I loved the demantoid as soon as I first examined it. The colour shocked me. It was unlike anything I had seen before.
We worked with a talented designer, and the ring was commissioned.
The specifications are as follows:
3.34 carat Russian demantoid garnet
1.28 carat of F colour VS clarity diamonds (14 in total) in platinum basket setting.
18 carat 4mm gold shank and claws holding demantoid.
I've tried my best to take a few photos using my phone. Will try with a proper camera soon but I don't think anything will capture the true colour and fire. In a dimly lit room the horsetail picks up the light, like a flame glowing within the stone.
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