Grooved Solitaire 18k Yellow Gold/Rubelite

Most often, my pieces start with a concept, a spark of inspiration that brings them to life. In the case of this sophisticated ring, the inspiration came from the rubelite itself. The striking 8x6mm oval deep pinkish-purple gem provided no end of ideas.

In the end, I realized I wanted to showcase the startling color of the stone by setting it off against a warm brushed yellow gold, so I decided on a thin bezel with a wide and chunky textured band to encase the startling gem.

Organic grooves set within the polished bezel emphasize the stone while still providing a slight contrast within the band itself.