RingSpotters

Round Brilliant and Sapphire Wedding Set

This morning we have a breathtaking wedding set that symbolizes 23 years of marriage. The engagement ring carries a stunning round brilliant diamond flanked by two round sapphires.  The channel set wedding band boasts round brilliants and the anniversary band contains 6 baguettes with matching blue sapphires. We love the geometrical contrast of the bands, the yellow gold setting, and the mix of stones and cuts.  Wow!

The C's: The center stone is a three stone ring with a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing 1.01 carats, VVS1 in clarity, F color.  On either side, I have a matched pair of AA round faceted, diamond cut natural blue sapphires with a total combined weight of 1.20 carats. and it has 14 SI2 clarity I color diamonds. My anniversary band contains 6 baguettes with matching blue sapphires.

Setting: The center diamond on the engagement ring is set in 14 karat with white gold prongs.

About this ring:  This is my new wedding set after 23 years of marriage. The channel set wedding band is an heirloom and belonged to my mother.

 

Round Brilliant Heirloom with Yellow Gold Setting

Today's ring is an heirloom passed on from mother to daughter. The ring was reset specifically for the pinky finger as the daughter wished to wear it everyday but did not want it to be too flashy.  Thus, she reset the ring so the diamond would not rise up above the setting, but instead was embedded within the gold halo.

Cut: Round Brilliant

Carats: 2.2

Setting: yellow gold

Jeweler: La Estrella del Norte, Manila

Multi Stone Diamond Heirloom Ring

We have an incredibly unique heirloom ring to share with you today that is a piece of a bracelet in its original form. If you look closely, you can imagine what that bracelet must have looked like!  And now, the round brilliant center stone contrasted with a series of emerald and other square cut diamonds makes for such a dramatic and eye catching cocktail ring!

About the ring: "My great grandmother was given a bracelet by her best friend, which she then passed down to her two daughters who split the bracelet into two pieces. From there, each daughter passed along certain pieces of the bracelet, reset in many different ways to their daughters and granddaughters (ME!) Each piece has retained its form from the original bracelet - stones have not been reset into new settings. This particular ring was set on a white gold band that my grandmother designed with a jeweler in Memphis."

RingSpotters: A Baptism

We ladies behind RingSpotters are sisters and moms - and as luck would have it, we were both blessed with beautiful baby girls within 2 months of each other. This past week has been especially busy as the little ones were baptized and we, naturally, decided to put our DIY hats on and celebrate with a fabulous outdoor summer party! 

But we begin first with a ring - a baby ring that belonged to my daughter's great great grandmother. It is a tiny, solid gold ring that barely fits the top of my pinky finger, and that is over 130 years old. It was given to my daughter on a simple gold chain, which I wore on the day of the baptism to honor her memory.

It was a special day, a wonderful party, and we're excited to share it with you today!

And now we have a few shots of the beautiful party: 1. Scented sandalwood, eucalyptus and lavender candles wrapped in tulle and tied with ribbon and pink plastic safety pins that served as our giveaways. 2. Gelato cake and cupcakes, cupcakes courtesy of Vanilla Moon Bakery 3 & 4. Simple, but eye popping centerpieces - Hydrangeas in clear vases wrapped in black and white striped paper. 5. Gorgeous hydrangeas up close!

 

 

 

 

Heirloom Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring

We love heirloom rings, and even more so, love hearing the anecdotes that go along with them.  Today's ring is a pear shaped yellow diamond that has been passed down from mother to daughter.  Its vintage feel and unique setting is definitely eye catching.

Also called a teardrop, pear shaped diamonds are a combination of round or oval and marquis cut - with one side of the stone rounded, and the other tapered. Brilliant cut pears usually have 58 facets, and sparkle nearly as much as the more common round diamond.  Some even say that pear shaped diamonds enhance the length of the finger. 

Cut: Pear shape, brilliant cut

Carat: 2.8

Setting: 14K yellow gold, Light Fancy, Golden Champagne Color, with 6 round full cut diamonds on each side.

A Jewelry Story: My father gave it to my mother in the 80s (I remember her going into the store many times looking at it and longing for it.) She wore it every day on her right hand and after she died it is the only ring of hers that I've sized to fit my hand (she had TINY hands) and sadly, I've only found a few occasions to wear it.

Two Stone Green and White Diamond Ring

Feast your eyes on this beauty. This heirloom piece is so unique with its two-stoned angled setting, dramatic green and white diamond contrast, and myriad of tiny round brilliants. We're drooling. Happy Friday.

Cut: Round Brilliant diamond and Green Diamond

Carat: 3+

Setting: two-stone angled setting on platinum surrounded by round brilliants, center stones in a 4 prong setting

Jeweler: Cartier, 1960

Heirloom Ruby and Diamond Ring

Today we feature a ruby and diamond heirloom ring that has been passed on from mother to daughter. We love the unique and detailed setting and the way the baguettes encircle the center stone. It is absolutely breathtaking! Heirlooms such as these are special because not only are the gemstones and metal recycled, but they carry a significant history and mystique with them.

Cut: Center Diamond Euro-cut surrounded by 17 tapered baguette rubies

Carat: Center stone 1.35, baguette rubies 1.5 ct total, side panels pavaed with 5 large and 6 small diamonds, approx 2ct total.  

Setting: Lady's platinum doughnut style and pave

About this ring: "This ring was purchased for my mother by my father in the 80's.  It definitely is much older than that.  I called it the 'Wheel of Fortune Ring' as a child because the rubys looked like the wheel to me."  

 

 

Heirloom Round Brilliant Engagement RIng

This engagement ring dates back to the 1920s and is an heirloom piece with a rich history.  We love the antique setting of the rounds and marquis diamonds, and love its story even more.  

 

Cut: Round brilliant center stone, set to either side are 3 single cut diamonds and 2 marquis diamonds.

Carat: Center Diamond approx .93 carat

Setting: Platinum

A Jewelry Story: This ring is very special to me, mainly because of the story behind it.  In the early 1920's, the ring itself was my paternal grandmother's engagement ring.  After my grandmother passed, my aunt inherited the ring, but when my father decided to propose to my mother, my aunt sent him the ring.  BUT she sent it with ALL the stones removed.  So, my father bought all the stones for it and gave it to my mother.  10 years later, my maternal grandmother passed away and my mother swapped the stone in her ring for my grandmother's stone, since it was a better quality stone.  Now that it belongs to me, it is truly a family heirloom, having parts from both grandmothers and my mother and being in my family for 90 years.

2 Stone Round Brilliant Heirloom Engagement Ring

We decided to repost this ring for those of you who had not seen it since it is a stunning heirloom piece. This unique engagement ring comes to us from a Miami bride-to-be who will be getting married beach-side in the Philippines this May. The diamonds have been handed down over the generations, and this particular ring was completely redesigned to fit the tiny, delicate hands of this beautiful bride. We love the double stone, angled setting and just found out the inspiration for the setting was modeled after a ring of the groom's grandmother.

Cut: Round brilliant

Carat: 1.75

Setting: 2 antique solitaire diamonds unusually designed at an "intertwined" angle in 18k gold prong setting

Jeweler: La Estrella del Norte, Manila Philippines

About this ring: "This engagement ring is a family heirloom that has been worn by 4 generations of women on my fiance's side of the family."

Emerald and Diamond Antique Heirloom Set

We must admit, we got a little emotional when we saw this stunning emerald collection that is over 70 years old! This antique emerald and diamond ring was given to a very special lady in the 1930's in Paris - her husband was clearly well ahead of his time in taste. The Art Deco Movement of the 20's and 30's introduced new styles in jewelry that featured bold colors and geometric shapes such as these. This was the new "modern" look. Collections like these bring a whole new meaning and appreciation to heirloom jewelry.

Cut: Emerald Center stone with round brilliant hexagonal halo setting

Jeweler: Renee Puisant of Van Cleef & Arpels

About this ring: This ring comes as part of a complete, and just as gorgeous set. Below are the bracelet, necklace, and earrings.