Happy Friday! Today we are featuring five of our favorite engagement rings with cabochon stones. What is a cabochon stone you may ask? It's a colored gemstone that has been shaped and polished, as opposed to faceted, in finishing. Most traditional engagement rings feature stones with many facets that help to reflect the light. Cabochon stones appear smoothed with a round, convex top. Cabochon stones give an incredibly unique and dreamy look to any engagement ring. We especially love when a cabochon stone is surrounded by sparkling diamonds — a perfect vintage contrast! Check out some of our favorites below!
Dexter is a beautiful and unusual early Victorian (circa 1840) 14k yellow gold engagement ring. This delicate ring centers a vertical row of six Cabochon natural deep red rubies totaling approximately 0.30ct and flanked on either side by two rows of six Rose Cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20ct. Dexter is finished with sweet detailing along each shoulder, reminiscent of woven rope. The ring is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
Orange Grove is a dazzling authentic Victorian (circa 1880) era silver topped 14k yellow gold ring centering an oval Cabochon fire opal gauged at 0.55ct. The gleaming stone is framed by a sparkling halo of ten Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.80ct. The fire-like hue of the center opal is mixed with flashes of green and orange play-of-color and the white diamonds are the perfect compliment. Orange Grove is finished with a simple 14k yellow gold shank and is currently a size 4.5 and can be sized to fit.
Argyle is a captivating authentic Victorian era (circa 1890) platinum topped 18k yellow gold ring centering an elongated oval cabochon opal gauged at 11.9mm x 6.4mm that glows warmly with a beautiful predominantly green and orange play-of-color. Argyle is further framed by a halo of eighteen Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.55ct, each framed to perfection with scalloped platinum edges. The ring is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit most ring sizes. Please contact our concierge with any sizing questions.
Sunswept is an unusual and authentic Art Deco (circa 1920) 14k white gold ring featuring a unique three-stone combination of stones. A beautifully saturated green natural Cabochon emerald centers the ring, gauged at approximately 1.75cts and accompanied with a Guild Laboratories certificate stating the emerald is Colombian. A pair of Old Mine Cut diamonds flank the center stone and create a lovely balance on the ring. The diamonds weigh approximately 0.80ct estimated combined weight and are graded L-M color and SI clarity. Sunswept is finished with a tapering 14k white gold shank and is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
Wingate is an outstanding authentically vintage Art Deco ring made from platinum featuring a 9.00ct GIA certified natural blue sapphire cabochon. This unbelievable cornflower blue sapphire rests in a handmade quintessential Art Deco setting adorned simply with two angular baguettes and eight bead set Old Cut diamonds. Wingate is currently a size 7.75 and can be sized to fit.
