A magnificent Celtic artifact found in the River Thames at Battersea, England was my inspiration for this wedding ring design. This very beautiful bronze cover for a wooden shield is one of the most treasured Celtic artifacts of all time. I was fascinated by it ever since I discovered Celtic art; but it took me ages before I could come up with a good adaptation of its primary design element that is suitable for wedding or engagement ring. I feel I finally succeeded. I hope you agree.
Shown above, on the left, with three .10 carat fine white diamonds, 5.25mm wide, in 14kt yellow gold,
a size 6 1/2, weighing 6 grams, and costing $1,650. Beside it, with
one .10 carat fine white diamond, and 6.5mm wide, is a size 6
ring weighing 6 grams, and costing $1,050.
The picture above shows the terminations of this design on the underside of the ring.
This is quite an ancient design, borrowed by the Celts from even earlier cultures. I find it simple, yet elegant. Shown are two proportions with fine white diamonds. The upper ring is 7mm wide, a finger size 9, with a .15 carat diamond. It weighs 7 grams and costs $1,350. The lower ring is 5.25mm wide, with a .10 carat diamond. It is a finger size 7, weighs 5 grams, and costs $925.
The picture above shows more of this design on the side of the rings.
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Long before France existed, when it was known as Gaul, its
Celtic inhabitants had developed graceful curved templates to
aid in drawing, carving, and engraving their artwork. Even those
who conquered the Celts admired their artistic skills, and long
after their culture was assimilated in Europe, their drawing
tools remained in use. These came to be known as French
Curves.
A Celtic artifact from over 2,000 years ago was my
inspiration for creating this design, which harmoniously
combines a variety of changing and spiralling Celtic curves.
Shown above, without diamonds, 7mm wide, in 14kt yellow gold,
a size 10, weighing 8 grams, and costing $800. Below it, with
.20 carats of fine white diamonds, and 7.5mm wide, is a size 7
ring weighing 10 grams, and costing $1,600. Detailed Pricing, Another Image
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Shown here are 35 points of fine white diamonds, set in 14kt rose
gold. On the price page you can see the full pattern from the
side.
Complex-Weave For Diamonds: Currently $1500 with
.30 carats, and $1675 with .35 carats of fine diamonds, in a woman's
size.
Detailed Pricing, Another Image>
Shown above with 30 points of fine diamonds, in 14kt white gold.
Also available with a 15-point centre diamond, totalling 35 points.
(One carat = 100 points).
Drumcliff Dogs for Diamonds: Currently $1500
with .30 carats, and $1675 with .35 carats of fine diamonds, in a
woman's size, in 14kt white, rose, or yellow gold.
Shown here are 35 points of fine diamonds, set in 14kt rose gold.
There is a big visual difference in setting white diamonds in rose,
or yellow gold, compared to white gold. Which do you prefer?
Triskel Ring With Diamonds: Currently $1500 with
.30 carats, and $1675 with .35 carats of fine diamonds, in a woman's
size.
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| Derived from an illustration in the Book of Kells, (a
fabulous 1200 year-old Celtic manuscript of the Biblical
Gospels), this pattern speaks of interconnectedness, (like in a
family tree) of all living things, the idea of fertility in
nature, and the theme of cyclical birth, death, and the
resurrection that comes with Spring. This is one of the root
concepts of Celtic culture. Same design as the Tree of Life
Band, but with the addition of three brilliant white diamonds.
Currently $1500 with .30 carats, and $1675 with .35 carats of
fine diamonds, in a woman's size. Detailed Pricing, Another Image
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A traditional Celtic knotted ribbon design available in 14kt gold
or platinum framing three fine white diamonds.
Standard sizes available.
Ribbon Weave Band for Three Diamonds: Detailed Pricing
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