2.4ct Natural Green Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Ring, 9ct Yellow and White Gold, size Q or just under 8.25, 3.89g

Tourmalines are just the most amazing gemstones - and we love finding examples like this that are long and narrow - and just like the shape of the natural crystals they start as. This magnificent green is just electric in the sunshine and the colours are just so vibrant. This pale teal is just such an interesting colour - and we love it because so few gems come in this hue. Lots in the greens, lots in the pale blues - but this vibrant light teal - and in this shape - they just scream tourmaline. This fabulous stone is included - when you peer in you see these amazing lines caused by other minerals and even other tourmalines. There is such a rise in people buying stones with natural inclusions - and we are totally on board with this (and have been forever). The rise in synthetic gemstones and lab diamonds has really caused this divide to be more prominent and now people can pick between perfection and natural (and we are team natural the whole way). Each inclusion is a birthmark - a reminder of the utterly unique circumstances that came together over 10s of 1000s of years to allow these crystals to form. Held in a great handmade white gold saddle setting, with diamond side stones - for that added sparkle and symbolic representation of the trilogy (your past present and future). We love the use of mixed metals and the split yellow gold setting and shoulders really highlights that amazing tall linear stone. Particulars: Size Q or just under 8.25 (sizeable) Weight 3.89g Width 13.5 x 10.6mm x 7mm proud on a split shoulder flat shank tapering to 1.9 x 1.1mm Stone - natural included green tourmaline 12.9 x 5.5mm - known weight of 2.4ct and 2 x 1.8mm natural round brilliant cut diamonds - approx 0.05ct combined Hallmarks - none - tested for 9ct gold Condition - stone is new replacement - natural included tourmaline, handmade vintage setting - light surface wear to metal Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear. 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. All items (except Second Glance) are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.