By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewellery designer Joke Quick, crafted with unparalleled precision and care.
This exceptional piece features a magnificent fancy orange brown marquise shape diamond as its centerpiece.
The diamond is surrounded by a carefully curated selection of precious stones, including Burmese poppy red spinels, rubies, and white diamonds. These stones complement each other to create a stunning harmony. What's more, the spinels maintain their striking red hue even in low light, making them an invaluable addition to this breathtaking ring.
The ring has been meticulously crafted with a protective setting that, while appearing to leave the points of the marquise diamond exposed, ingeniously incorporates an extended gold base that mirrors the shape of the diamond. This base extends slightly beyond the tips of the diamond, ensuring that any impact will make contact with the metal rather than the diamond itself. This design detail provides an extra layer of security for the stone's most vulnerable points without compromising the elegance of the exposed look.
18K Rose gold 7,3 g.
GIA Certified Fancy Deep Orange brown Marquise shape diamond centerstone 2,25ct. VS2.
Unheated poppie red spinel from Mogok, Burma: 2,59ct.
white brilliant-cut diamonds 0,1 ct.,
Rubies 0,14ct.
Handmade the traditional way. size EU 51, US 5,5. Resizable to most ring sizes. Joke Quick offers free resizing, this will take a few days extra handling time.
The Spinel, The Lady of The Semi-Precious Gemstones:
After the discovery around 1300 of the Marco Polo routes, which linked for the West to the East overland, there was no real market for gemstones. Only rich merchants, supported by powerful Kings, could travel to the East and developed a long-term relationship with the Maharajas of India.
One of most famous merchants at the end of the 17th century was Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French businessman, who lived in Antwerp and was an advisor of French King Louis XIV. He was one of the only Western persons who had contact with the powerful Maharaja’s to search the most beautiful gemstones for the French Sun...
Category
2010s Belgian Contemporary Joke Quick Jewelry & Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold