Pair of Ruby and Diamond Pendant-earclip| Suspending Clusters of Round Diamonds and Pear- and Oval-shaped Rubies, Framed

Length and luminosity define this ruby and diamond pendant-earclip, where clusters of round diamonds cascade alongside pear and oval rubies across a striking 2¼-inch drop. With diamonds totalling approximately 11.90 carats set in 18 karat white gold, the design reads as a bright, generous fall of light warmed by the red of fine ruby. It is a piece built to be noticed, conceived for moments that call for a little drama. The stones reward attention. Round diamonds, gathered into clusters, provide a near-continuous shimmer down the length of the drop, the small stones working together to keep light moving at every angle; while the pear and oval rubies introduce warmth and rhythm, breaking the white with deliberate touches of red. Rubies are prized for their glowing colour and diamonds for their fire, and at nearly twelve carats of diamond the brilliance here is considerable, a sustained sparkle that the white-gold setting keeps crisp and luminous from top to point. Nothing in the design feels idle; every stone contributes to the cascade. Worn long at 2¼ inches, these earclips frame the face dramatically and move beautifully under evening light, the cluster construction giving them life with every turn of the head. There is a particular pleasure in jewellery that moves, that catches and throws light as the wearer does, and this fall does exactly that. A jewel of this presence is chosen for memorable occasions and kept for the long term, the sort to be handed down as a marker of moments worth remembering, its sparkle undimmed by the years. As the head turns and the clusters shift, the long fall throws light in a way that no shorter design could ever achieve. Entered in the Legacy register, the pair carries our pledge of provenance and discreet aftercare. Independent certification is available on request, and our specialists are happy to walk you through the rubies and diamonds in confidence whenever it suits, at a pace of your choosing. We can walk you down the full length of the drop, accounting for each cluster and every touch of ruby along the way. If it draws you, we would be delighted to arrange a private viewing in the Negotiation Room, where the full drop can be appreciated without pressure. It awaits among our high-jewellery earrings, and we are here to help you decide with care. Bring whatever questions you wish, and leave with a clear sense of the piece whether or not it follows you home.

Specifications

• Metal: 18K White Gold
• Earring type: Drop, Cluster, Clip
• Diamond / Gem weight: 11.90ct
• Cut / Shape: Oval, Pear, Round
• Gemstones: Ruby