Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earrings | Each Set with a Cushion-shaped Ruby Weighing 1.60 and 1.52 Carats, Encircled by Bril

A cushion-cut ruby has a softness all its own, its rounded corners gathering light into a warm pool of red, and these earrings make that quality their centrepiece. Two cushion-shaped rubies of 1.60 and 1.52 carats sit encircled by brilliant-cut and pear-shaped diamonds, set in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The result is a pairing of warmth and brilliance that feels both classic and quietly luxurious, the kind of design that flatters without ever asking for attention. The rubies lead the composition. Cushion cutting suits ruby particularly well, the broad facets and gentle outline showing colour to its best advantage; rubies are valued above all for the depth and glow of their red, and these matched stones carry it convincingly from every angle. The diamond surround mixes brilliant rounds for sparkle with pear shapes for graceful direction, the two cuts together framing each ruby so that the warmth at the centre is never lost. The two-colour gold lends the setting both coolness and warmth, white gold lifting the diamonds, yellow gold echoing the fire of the stones it cradles. At an everyday-elegant scale, these earrings move easily from afternoon to evening, the kind of jewel a wearer can reach for often without it ever feeling overdone. That sense of proportion is itself a luxury, for jewellery worn with ease becomes part of a life rather than an event apart from it. That wearability is part of their lasting value, for pieces worn with pleasure are the ones that gather memory and pass naturally to the next generation, their character entirely intact. Their modest scale belies a real richness of colour, which is precisely what makes them so easy to wear and so hard to set aside. This pair is a Legacy creation, offered with our assurance of provenance and attentive aftercare. Independent certification is available on request, and our specialists are happy to talk you through the rubies and their setting in confidence, with the patience the choice deserves. Each ruby and its surrounding diamonds can be described to you in full, the better to understand how the warmth at the centre is held. Should they appeal, we would welcome the opportunity to show them privately in the Negotiation Room, where you may consider them at leisure and ask anything you like. They wait among our high-jewellery earrings, and we are here to help you choose well and without haste.

Specifications

• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
• Earring type: Earrings
• Diamond / Gem weight: 1.52ct
• Cut / Shape: Brilliant, Cushion, Pear
• Gemstones: Ruby