Diamond rings shaped by nature
Formations brings together diamond rings where the band itself follows soft, organic lines instead of the classic round band. The names reveal the inspiration. Waves, shells, snails and spirals recur throughout the entire series, and it is precisely this movement in the metal that sets the rings apart from an ordinary solitaire design. The rings are available in both 14K gold and 14K white gold, and with either lab-grown or natural diamonds in the same design. Here is an overview of the individual shapes, the carat weights they come in, and how they work for everyday wear and for special occasions.
The wave shapes from subtle to bold
The wave line comes in several versions, so the expression can be scaled up or down. A little wave ring carries 0.13 carat and is the most discreet, good as a fine ring for everyday use. The next step up is a wave ring with 0.43 carat, where the wave becomes more pronounced. If you want a strong wave with more weight, a bold wave ring with 0.85 carat is the most striking choice in the group. A valley ring with 0.57 carat reverses the movement and lets the line dip softly down toward the centre. All four shapes are available in 14K gold and 14K white gold, in size 48 to 60.
Shells, snails and spirals
The curved natural shapes recur in several rings. A shell ring with 0.56 carat and a shell solitaire ring with 0.67 carat take their cue from the sweeping edge of the shell, where the solitaire version lifts a single centre stone more clearly. The snail's spiral appears as a snail ring with 0.51 carat and a snail solitaire ring with 0.50 carat. The pure spiral movement is seen in a spiral ring with 0.48 carat and a spiral solitaire ring with 0.64 carat. These too are available in both metals and in both lab-grown and natural diamonds.
Pear and the bold shapes
The pear-shaped stone is a recurring motif in the series. A pear ring with 0.45 carat keeps the expression simple, while a pear pavé ring with 0.77 carat sets small diamonds along the band for extra sparkle. If you want more weight, there is a bold pear ring with 0.70 carat and a bold snake solitaire ring with 1.02 carat, which is the highest carat weight in the series. The round shapes are also included, among them a round pavé ring with 0.57 carat densely set with small stones.
Lab-grown or natural diamonds
Each design in Formations is available with either lab-grown or natural diamonds. A lab-grown diamond has the same chemical and optical properties as a natural diamond and, like it, rates 10 on the Mohs scale, so both types withstand daily use equally well. The difference is about how the stone came to be, not about how it looks in the ring. If you want to read more about it, the article what are lab-grown diamonds explores the topic in depth. The entire series can be viewed together under lab-grown diamond rings.
Matching earrings and necklaces
The shapes from the rings recur in a few pieces of jewellery, so the ring can be worn together with something in the same style. For the ears there is a pair of prong diamond huggies with 1.42 carat, which are also available as a single earring. Around the neck, a prong curve diamond necklace with 0.07 carat and a soft, curved line suits the sweeping rings. More related pieces can be found under diamonds.