Custom Cut 3.54ct Oval Whiskey Brown Zircon, Bezel Set, 9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Made 1994 Ring, size P or 7.75

Zircons - so magical in their colours, and their sparkle is legendary. The second most sparkly natural stone on the plant (after diamond) and this amazing rich whiskey toned stone does not disappoint. 

This stone has sat in our gems since 2023. For those eagle eyed amongst you, you will remember the synthetic yellow sapphire that had been in this ring. Our first call is always to try to sell things as they are for rings without stone or metal damage - but with such an amazing setting and a synthetic stone this ring sat. So we knew what magic we could make happen - with a brand new bezel set collet and the 3.535ct oval zircon this beauty is now the perfect ring. The stone is deep in its whisky tones in those amazing bright dancing hues, and with the carved surrounds this ring is a perfect embodiment of Autumn and all that is fabulous about it - look at the acorn imagery of the stone and surrounds and this ring is the warmth of fire after a cold day in the snow. 

We love a complete story - knowing all the history of the piece - so settle in for this yarn. 

Local Queensland lapidary clubs are filled with fascinating individuals and stories - all keen to share stories and knowledge of all their adventures. One of the amazing old gents lamented that none of his four children were interested in his finds - and so he was parting with some of them. We were so lucky to acquire a handful of his amazing zircons that he had fossicked by hand over the last 50 years across the Harts Ranges in the Northern Territory and out near Emerald in Queensland. These wonderfully sized stones were earthy and rich in their tones - caramels, whiskies, coffees (and even the pink we had cut and set earlier in the year). Stones of this size are just not found any more. This stone was then cut by our amazing team on the Gold Coast - so here we have a locally acquired stone, dug out by hand, and then custom cut within the state. 

Particulars: 

Size P or 7.5 (sizeable)

Weight 3.6g 

Width 11.15 x 11.55 x 6.15mm on a half rounded shank of 2.5 x 0.9mm 

Stone - known weight 3.535ct Australian whisky coloured zircon 

Hallmarks  fully hallmarked for 9ct gold, Birmingham, 1994  - maker's mark HG for Henry Gilpin of Birmingham 

Condition  - new stone - light wear to ring 

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

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