A Modern Heirloom Inspired by the Victorian Era
A Modern Heirloom Inspired by the Victorian Era
Victorian five-stone rings have always fascinated me. Their graceful scrolling shoulders, carved galleries, and beautifully graduated gemstones possess a romance that never goes out of style.
Our client shared that passion. She had spent years searching for an authentic Victorian five-stone ring in her size, but without success. Fine examples have become increasingly rare, and those that remain are often heavily worn after more than a century of daily use. Instead of settling for a compromised antique, we decided to create a new ring that honored the elegance of the originals while offering the durability of a modern heirloom.
Sourcing Antique Diamonds
To remain true to the spirit of Victorian jewelry, I carefully sourced a matching suite of recycled old mine-cut diamonds. Finding five antique diamonds with harmonious proportions, color, and character is no easy task. Hand cut more than a century ago, each diamond has its own unique personality. Their soft glow and broad flashes of light simply cannot be replicated by modern-cut diamonds.
From Design to Reality
After refining the design, we created a detailed CAD model, allowing our client to review every detail—from the vintage-inspired gallery and scrolling shoulders to the proportions of the old mine-cut diamonds—before we began handcrafting the ring.
Once the design was approved, we 3D printed a prototype and carefully checked the fit of every diamond. This extra step allowed us to refine the proportions and ensure everything was perfect before casting the ring in 18k gold.
A Ring to Wear Every Day
Our client was delighted with the finished ring and has worn it almost every day since receiving it. Soon afterward, she commissioned a second ring in the same Victorian-inspired style, this time featuring a pair of exceptional Jedi spinels that we sourced for her at the Tucson Gem Show. Their vivid neon-red color brings a fresh, contemporary energy to this timeless design, creating another modern heirloom that celebrates both history and innovation.
A New Chapter
Our client was delighted with the finished ring and has worn it almost every day since receiving it. Shortly afterward, she asked us to create another ring in the same Victorian-inspired style, this time featuring a pair of exceptional Jedi spinels that we sourced for her at the Tucson Gem Show. Their vivid neon-red color brings a fresh, contemporary energy to this classic Victorian design, creating another modern heirloom that celebrates both history and innovation.
Every custom commission is unique, but they all begin the same way—with a conversation. It is always an honor to transform a client's story into a piece of jewelry that will be worn, loved, and passed down for generations.