Pair of Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips| Set with Cabochon Rubies Highlighted with Brilliant-cut Diamonds

The cabochon is the oldest way of presenting a ruby, and these cabochon ruby and diamond ear clips show exactly why it endures. Polished into a smooth, rounded dome rather than faceted, each ruby glows with a soft, velvety depth of colour, the light pooling within the stone instead of bouncing off it, so that the gem seems lit from within rather than merely reflecting its surroundings. Around that warm red glow, brilliant-cut diamonds are set as a frame, their crisp fire making a vivid contrast with the cabochon's gentle luminosity, sharp light encircling soft. There is a reason the finest rubies are so often cut en cabochon. The form suits stones of rich, saturated colour, letting their hue speak without the distraction of facets, and in the most prized examples it can reveal a soft inner light that faceting would shatter and scatter. Here the cabochon rubies bring that deep, smouldering red, the most celebrated of all gem colours, while the surrounding brilliants supply the sparkle that lifts and frames it, the two textures of light playing beautifully against one another. The clip fitting holds the pair securely and comfortably through any occasion, never slipping or pinching across a long evening. There is a timeless, almost ancient elegance to cabochon jewellery; it speaks of a connoisseur's taste, prizing the purity of a stone's colour over mere glitter, a quieter and more considered kind of luxury. Rubies of fine quality are among the most enduringly valued of all gems, and a matched cabochon pair is a quietly sound thing to hold as well as to wear, holding its worth through changing fashions. These clips suit those who favour depth and warmth over dazzle, and they pass onward as an heirloom of real character, a jewel that ages with grace. Each ruby and diamond has been assessed under our own careful standard, and independent certification is available on request to confirm the colour and quality of the stones, so that the purity prized in the cabochon is documented as well as admired. This pair bears the Legacy mark, taking its place among our gemstone earrings with the assurance that mark carries. We would be glad to let you see the cabochons glow in the light, where their inner warmth is best appreciated, and to offer the discreet guidance that makes a considered choice feel sure rather than hurried. Whenever you wish, the Negotiation Room stands open for a private and unhurried conversation about this pair, entirely at your convenience.

Specifications

• Earring type: Clip
• Cut / Shape: Brilliant, Cabochon
• Gemstones: Ruby