Pair of 'mystery-set' Ruby and Diamond Pendant-earclips

The mystery setting is among the most demanding feats in all of jewellery, and these 'Mystery-Set' ruby and diamond pendant-earclips display it to striking effect. In this technique the rubies are set so that no metal shows between them, each stone secured by hidden grooves beneath the surface, the result a seamless, uninterrupted field of red that seems to float without support, a sheet of pure colour where one would expect to see claws or rims. It is a method mastered by very few, demanding stones cut to exacting tolerances and assembled with extraordinary patience, the kind of craft that takes years to learn and hours upon hours to execute. The reward is a depth and purity of colour that conventional settings cannot achieve. With no visible metal to break it up, the ruby's celebrated warm red reads as a single, glowing expanse, the most coveted of gem hues presented in its most concentrated form, uninterrupted and undiluted. The accompanying diamonds frame and lift this field of colour, their cool brilliance heightening the intensity of the red, while the pendant-earclip construction lends the piece both presence and movement, the field of rubies catching the light afresh with each turn. The remaining particulars are recorded on request, so the piece may be confirmed precisely before it is yours; we describe only the technique and character we can stand behind, never embellishing what we cannot verify. Mystery-set jewellery occupies a rarefied tier, prized by connoisseurs for the craftsmanship it represents as much as for its beauty; pieces of this calibre are genuinely scarce and pass onward as objects of real importance and worth, sought by those who understand precisely what they are looking at. They suit the most significant of occasions and the wearer who appreciates that the truest luxury often lies in what cannot easily be made, a distinction the knowledgeable eye recognises at once. Each ruby and diamond has been assessed under our own exacting eye, and independent certification is available on request to confirm the quality of the stones and the integrity of this exacting setting, so that so demanding a technique is matched by full assurance. Presented by Legacy Diamonds and Gemstones, this pair stands among the most accomplished of our high-jewellery earrings and carries our name with pride. We would be honoured to show you the seamless field of rubies in person, where the craft truly astonishes under the light, and to offer the discreet guidance such a piece deserves. Whenever you feel ready, we welcome you into the Negotiation Room for a wholly private conversation, conducted with the discretion this jewel warrants.

Specifications

• Earring type: Drop, Clip
• Gemstones: Ruby