East-West

Design study — made to order

East-West

The stone lies across the finger rather than along it, held at its two long flanks by four claws. Set this way a long stone reads at its full length instead of pointing away from the eye.

Suited to emerald cuts, octagons and elongated ovals — the shapes that lose most when set the conventional way round.
Decided at commission
  • Piece — Ring
  • Setting — Half bezel, east–west
  • Metal — 18K yellow gold
  • Suits — Emerald Cut, Octagon, Oval, Marquise
  • Carat — 1 – 2 ct, 2 – 3 ct, 3 – 5 ct