This ring was designed and hand-fabricated in our Texas workshop, drawing direct inspiration from Georgian-era rings of the 18th century. At its center is a naturally colored diamond of exceptional clarity, cut in an antique style to echo the rings of the past. Surrounding it are eighteen old mine-cut diamonds—each unique in shape and sourced from original period jewels.
All the stones are set using the traditional 'cutaway' technique, commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries but rarely seen in modern jewelry. Our workshop uses time-honored practices and tools to capture the spirit and quality of the 200-year-old jewels that inspire our designs.
Bell & Bird Ring No. 3948
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Bell & Bird Ring No. 3948 Colored Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
The distinctive characters of antique cut diamonds are on full display in this Georgian-inspired cluster ring. At its center is a 3.07-carat fancy brown diamond of exceptional clarity, surrounded by eighteen old mine-cut diamonds in varied shapes. The diamonds' unusual proportions give this ring an impressive presence on the finger. The Central stone has a wide surface area and narrow depth, providing a much larger face than a typical 3-carat stone. Conversely, the surrounding stones have more typical old-mine-cut proportions with high crowns. The result is a wonderful variance in texture. The design is inspired by a labor-intensive setting technique of many 18th and 19th-century rings.
The center stone is GIA Certified Fancy brown/yellow color and VVS1 clarity. The surrounding stones weigh a total of 1.26 carats.
Made by us in our Texas workshop, this is ring handcrafted in our signature blend of 18K rose gold, affectionately called “Old Gold.” This distinctive shade has a richer, slightly deeper tone than modern rose gold, giving it a timeless quality that pairs beautifully with antique pieces. While our signature styles are repeated, our hand-fabricated process, paired with carefully curated stones, result in a truly one-of-a-kind ring. A process that no casting or mass production can replicate. This individuality is what gives each piece its soul.
Diana Scarisbrick, Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyality (2007), p.318.
Portrait of Maria Josepha Amalia of Saxony(1803-1829), Queen consort of Spain.
