Delightful Bloom Gold Spinel Ruby Diamond Bangle

A closed circle of even section, which is harder to hold true than a tapered one.

382 diamonds, sorted and matched before a single one was set. 346 rubies carry the colour, and the two are matched to one another before anything is set, which takes far longer than matching for size alone.

728 settings, each cut and closed by hand. Work at that count is measured in weeks at the bench rather than days, and it is given to one setter so the tension stays even across the piece.

The composition is floral, and the blooms are opened to different degrees so the repeat never reads mechanical. Nothing here is applied after the fact. The structure and the ornament were drawn at the same time, which is why the piece has no unresolved back.

Available for private viewing at our Mumbai flagship and Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi.

18KT Gold. 48.09g. Diamonds: 382 pcs. Rubies: 346 pcs, 45.78 cts. Price on request.