What is an AMIA diamond?
The Amia Diamond has been skilfully cut and polished to create the perfection of a ‘Hearts and Arrows’ cut. A cutting technique first introduced by Japanese engravers in the 1980’s to create symmetrical kaleidoscopic patterns, which inturn provide exceptional scintillation.
What is a fishtail diamond?
Fishtail Pavé is a style in which small diamonds of the same shape are set in extremely close proximity. This mass formation effectively coats the metal surface. The gems are separated by and held in place by little “v'”s of the setting metal.
What is a gypsy diamond?
Gypsy setting is when the diamond or gemstone appears to sit flush with the surface of the metal – similar to a Bezel setting where the crown of the diamond is the only exposed area.
What is an heirloom diamond?
An heirloom engagement ring is a ring that has adorned the finger of a fiancé’s mother, grandmother, or even aunt. What’s more, there are families who have a tradition of passing an engagement ring on to a future daughter-in-law.
What is a shank diamond?
The ring shank, or what is commonly referred to as the band, is the portion of the ring that encircles the finger. The shank is an important design element affecting both the appearance of the ring and how it feels to the wearer.
What does a gypsy ring look like?
Historically, a gypsy ring featured a rounded, tapered yellow gold band dotted with three equally-sized round-cut gemstones in a row. But it’s a template designers are constantly riffing on: in white or rose gold, with one stone or several, emerald-cut or pear-shaped.
What finger do you wear a heirloom ring on?
In some cultures, the right index finger symbolises marriage. In case you’re married, however, or want to sport one anyway, we recommend the 9ct Yellow Gold Stunning Bead Diamond Ring. Through the years, men have also worn their family heirloom rings on this finger, since it stands for social status!
What do you do with a passed down wedding ring?
There are two basic options: you can either keep it, or sell it. Obviously this decision won’t be easy, but you have to be completely honest with yourself about whether or not you would actually wear it or not. If the ring would just sit in a box at a bank or doesn’t hold deep, sentimental value, why keep it at all?
What is French diamond?
French cut diamonds are square or rectangular in shape with a high crown and a criss-cross pattern of triangular shaped facets.
Why do small diamonds fall out of rings?
Most commonly, diamonds fall out of their mountings when people hit their rings inadvertently. Some settings are not as sturdy as others, and a stronger bump can knock a stone out of its mounting. Related: Check out this extensive selection of fine rings with diamonds and gemstones.
How are diamonds set without prongs?
Instead of holding the diamond with prongs, the bezel setting encircles the diamond, or center stone, with a thin metal rim custom-made to hold the stone tightly in place. Because of this bezel, the diamond is held more securely in place than it would be in a ring that uses prongs.
What are side diamonds called?
Any Diamonds in the ring that are not the center large Diamond are called Side Stones or Accent Stones. Prongs make up most of the Head. They go from the very tips of the points, all the way down to the base and come up on the sides of the stone, wrap over the top and hold them in place.
What is Buttercup diamond?
The Buttercup ring, also referred to as a belcher setting, was popular during the Victorian era when floral motifs were exceedingly prominent. The scalloped edge between the prongs creates a beautiful petal look mimicking the golden flower representing happiness, merriment, and bliss.
What are gypsy rings?
Victorian gypsy rings are one of the most distinctive jewels of the Victorian era. Pleasing to look at and also to wear, these chunky yellow gold rings feature one or more diamonds or gems deep-set into the band so that they sit flush with the surface of the gold.
Why is it called gypsy ring?
The term gypsy ring refers to the setting of the stone: mounted flush with the metal. It was also common for symbols like crescent moons and stars to be carved into gipsy rings, adding femininity to what might otherwise be seen as a more masculine setting.