a custom eclipse ring handcrafted from polished 18-karat yellow gold and set with an oval cut smooth natural carnelian and a GIA certified oval cut natural diamond

carnelian, a name thought to come from the latin for the cornel cherry, is a translucent chalcedony, a fine-grained quartz, warmed from orange to deep red by iron. it is one of the oldest stones in jewellery: beads cut in the indus valley reached mesopotamia more than four thousand years ago, and roman signet rings were carved from it, as hot wax lifts cleanly from its surface. it has long been worn for courage and vitality.

mineral: chalcedony, a variety of quartz · found in: india, brazil, uruguay

only one red carnelian left

designed and handcrafted by us in amsterdam, as every piece is made entirely by hand,

small variations in finish and form are natural and expected as it is part of the craft

donut circa 13mm, central diamond or gem is set with sculptural gold claws

please instruct us on your desired ring size at the checkout