14CT GOLD CHECKERBOARD EMERALD-CUT PRASIOLITE & BAGUETTE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING
Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery
Alright, my darlings, gather 'round because I've got an engagement ring that's gonna blow your mind! Picture this: ten natural baguette-cut Diamonds totaling a whopping .50cts. But hold onto your hats, because here comes the pièce de résistance – a dazzling A grade 2.35ct checkerboard emerald-cut natural Light slightly yellowish-green Prasiolite; eye clean; good cut, good polish. It's a real jaw-dropper! Please note the gem photo for the checkerboard faceting; the best way to imagine this cutting style is to visualize a chessboard rotated so one of the corners rests on a desk and the individual black and white shapes are no longer square, but Diamond-like in appearance. Although the effect usually covers the gem above the girdle, it is occasionally only applied to the crown.
Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty. Baguette-cut Diamonds, my darlings, are like the sleek, geometric French bread of gems – thin, long, and oh-so-sophisticated. But here's the deal – they're not the flashiest, so you'll want a slightly higher clarity grade to make 'em shine. Luckily, I've got GHI color and SI2 clarity – top-notch stuff!
But wait, there's more! These beauties are custom-made and imported from the USA, so brace yourselves for a 6-8 week wait, though between you and me, I've never waited more than a fortnight – fingers crossed!
Now, onto an array of options! I've got snug-fitting 14ct Gold wedding bands to match, all available in Rose, White Gold, or Platinum, and this ring is customizable to fit your finger like a glove. It's also available with an oval center stone. Just shoot me a message with any queries, my darlings!
Let's talk payment plans, shall we? Layaway is the name of the game. Throw down a 25-50% deposit, and you've got up to six months to pay off the rest, on your terms – weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly – you're in control! Your bling will be on its way as soon as it's fully paid up, and PayPal's the way to go here.
Now, onto traditions – Diamonds might steal the spotlight, but let's not forget colored gemstones with their own storied history. Remember Prince Charles and Lady Diana's Sapphire stunner? Iconic! Green Quartz is sometimes incorrectly called green Amethyst, which is not an acceptable name for the material, the proper terminology being Prasiolite. Other names for green Quartz are Vermarine, greened Amethyst, or lime Citrine. Natural Prasiolite is a very light, translucent green. Darker green quartz is generally the result of artificial treatment.
Contemporary engagement rings are all the rage, so if this baby isn't quite your ideal, just give me a shout. Let's make some magic happen! ✨