Ancient Heirloom Ring - Diamond
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100% recycled solid gold
Handcrafted in New York
Fairly made, fairly priced
Inspired by ancient rings that graced the hands of Roman Empresses, this is a piece to be treasured for decades and passed down through the centuries. A detailed braided solid gold band encircles your finger, displaying a substantial lab diamond in a handcrafted bezel setting. This setting is the same used by ancient goldsmiths from the earliest known periods of history.
In the ancient world, diamonds were treasures of the earth, hidden deep within its crust and only revealed through the most extraordinary forces of nature. Before modern discoveries, diamonds were found in riverbeds of India, where they were revered as celestial fragments—divine in origin, indestructible in form. The Sanskrit texts called them vajra, meaning "thunderbolt," believing they carried the power of the gods.
So rare and coveted were these luminous stones that ancient rulers guarded their sources with secrecy and law. In some traditions, diamonds were thought to glow with an inner fire, their brilliance unmatched by any earthly gem. The Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder wrote of the diamond’s supremacy, calling it “the most valuable, not only of precious stones, but of all things in this world.”
The Ancient Heirloom Ring is crafted in 100% recycled 14k or 18k solid gold. Each piece is made to order for you in our NYC studio and takes roughly 3 weeks to ship.
Why Solid Gold ✨
Solid gold is the best option if you:
1. Want to wear your piece forever or pass it down as an heirloom. Solid gold will last for centuries without degrading.
2. Want to invest in jewelry as an asset rather than an accessory. Gold traditionally appreciates in value and can always be melted down and made into a new piece
Unlike many brands, our gold is never hollow - it is always 100% solid, cast using the lost wax method, meaning there is a lot more gold in each piece.
Our gold is 100% certified recycled and each piece is handcrafted here in New York.
Product Details 🔍
When will my piece ship? 🚚
Production time:
Most solid gold is handcrafted to order.
We keep a small inventory of solid gold pieces - please check about the 'Add to Cart' button to see if your piece is in stock.
If not, please refer to the above production timeframe.
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FAQ
When will my order ship?
All pieces except for made-to-order solid gold will ship within 24 hours on business days.
Solid gold orders ship from our NYC studio and the time to ship is indicated above the "Add to cart" button on those pieces.
Why don't you make rings in Gold Vermeil?
While we love the affordability of vermeil, it's not an ideal metal for rings because our hands are exposed to so much wear and tear.
Vermeil necklaces can last 2 - 3 years with proper care, but we've never seen a vermeil ring last more than 6 months.
We would be wrong to sell these rings to you in anything but solid gold.
Does your jewelry come in a box or a pouch?
Both! Our packaging is made in Chicago and consists of a peach-colored vegan suede pouch in a branded box, so they’re easy to wrap up as gifts.
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