Platinum and diamond octopus inspired engagement ring.
Graham commissioned this very interesting engagement ring for Caroline, which has been inspired by an octopus. Our chief goldsmith Richard made this very intricate design so that the claws which hold the 3.5mm brilliant cut H SI diamond are in fact four of the octopus's legs. The rest of the octopus's body has been carved and cast onto a flat profile ring and sits to one side of the raised diamond in the centre. The remaining legs twist and turn along the band for a really realistic effect. The diamond is set into a textured plate which cleverly makes the diamond look larger and supports the four legs. The main ring is polished and has a flat profile with softened egdes and a delicate 2mm width. Pictures cannot do this ring justice, it truly is incredible and is a fantastic example of what can be achieved by our talented goldsmiths.
Graham tells his story
The inspiration is actually from scuba diving, Caroline was learning to dive when I met her and she managed to convince me to learn too!
We’ve been diving buddies for almost 9 years now and after waiting so long to propose I really wanted to give her something special.
On our first diving holiday together we found an octopus which immediately hid in a hole. Our guide beckoned for Caroline and took off her watch and he tempted the octopus out for us to see with the metal strap sparkling in the sun; apparently they love anything shiny! It seemed perfect then that an octopus should hold the sparkling diamond on Caroline’s ring.
“The octopus body is subtly included in the design using a series of hand worked sections and finishes.”
| ID: | 7796 |
| Gemstone: | Diamond |
| Cut: | Brilliant |
| Setting: | Claw |
Alice says
“This was a very intricate piece of workmanship where stylised legs of an octopus appear to wrap around the central stone. ”
Design by:
Alice Rochester
See Alice’s recent designs and profileThis engagement ring was created in our workshop as a previous one-off commission. We’d be delighted to give you an estimate for your own unique engagement ring based on this design.
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