De Grisogono Diamond Pave Ruby Heart Button Drop Earrings

Black diamonds do not usually steal the spotlight like white diamonds, but they do possess all the underlying drama and power. These quietly compelling De Grisogono Diamond Pavé Ruby Heart Button Drop Earrings, made in Switzerland in the 21st century, circa 2010s, are crafted in 18K white gold and feature 6 heart-shaped red rubies with an estimated weight of 1.16 carats total, set within a paved surface of an impressive 458 round brilliant-cut black diamonds with an estimated weight of 11.04 carats total. In fact, in this geometric sculptural design, black diamonds pave every visible surface, many of which exist. The seemingly symmetrical pair has a compelling seriousness and a dark and sultry sparkle. The Signed De Grisgono earrings, with marks for white gold, are designed for both pierced ears and non, outfitted with collapsible posts and hinged omega clips. The retail price was $73,400.

The black diamond is the signature stone of Geneva-based De Grisogono, founded in 1993, which is used abundantly in their opulent jewelry designs. Black diamonds have a rich depth that creates a mysterious beauty. When diamonds form naturally, deep within the earth over the course of millions of years, they are sometimes exposed to elements or minerals that change their color. A diamond can achieve a black color when it has large quantities of black mineral inclusions or numerous minute dark crystals of graphite, magnetite, hematite, or iron. Although it is a fully saturated stone, it still miraculously has that transcendent sparkle unique to a diamond.

Here the black diamonds are pavé-set with blackened white gold prongs to create an edgy look while seamlessly integrating the stones into the design. The white gold has been treated with a plating solution known as black rhodium, an alternative to white rhodium, which creates a bluing effect like platinum. The faceted deep red rubies are bezel-set in white gold heart-shaped surrounds to add contrast to recessed pointed arrow shapes that are also paved with black diamonds. The way the diamonds sparkle from this depth is magical, especially when combined with the subtle rubies. You will notice that black diamonds also peak out from a second nested hoop that hugs the earlobe and points the pair in the optimal direction as they frame your face with barely perceptible mirror image symmetry. The subtlety of this pair is its strength, along with the magnificent craftsmanship executed beautifully on every precise surface.

For pierced or unpierced ears (with collapsible posts and clips). Each earring measures approx. 1" x 0.4". Heart-shaped ruby weight approx. 1.16 carats total. 458 diamonds weighing approx. 11.04 carats total. Overall weight approx. 30.00 grams, made in 18k white gold. Signed De Grisogono; circa 2010s.

SKU :E1164
Category :EARRINGS
Metal :18KWG

De Grisogono

18K White Gold

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