Rondeau
20.5 inches of hand-strung vintage pink pearls with a 1.9-carat radiant-cut D VS1 lab diamond floating east-west at the center — drilled at two points and held by twin 14k yellow gold jump rings. The strand adjusts to three lengths, and each length brings a different stone into view: a smaller radiant diamond at 18 inches, an oval ruby at 19.5, a pear morganite at 20.5. The clasp is a reclaimed 14k yellow gold spring ring, worn on the front — the vintage clasp is part of the piece.
The Object
- Name: Rondeau
- Silhouette: Floating diamond pearl necklace, adjustable, mixed-cut stones
- Edition: One of one
- Collection: Tidework
The Stones
- Type: 2 lab-grown diamonds and 2 natural gemstones (ruby, morganite)
- Stone 1 (center, east-west): 1.9 ct, radiant cut lab diamond, D color (colorless — the highest grade on the GIA color scale), VS1 clarity (very slightly included — inclusions not visible to the naked eye) — IGI certified, report LG658477126
- Stone 2 (18″ position): 0.3 ct, radiant cut lab diamond — IGI certified (report number to be confirmed)
- Stone 3 (19.5″ position): 0.33 ct, oval cut natural ruby — uncertified
- Stone 4 (20.5″ position): Pear cut natural morganite — uncertified
- Pearl type: Vintage pink pearls, approximately 5 mm, hand-strung in silk
The Metal
- Metal: Solid yellow gold (clasp and jump rings)
- Gold content: 14k (58.5% pure gold, 585 stamp)
- Finish: High polish
Measurements
- Chain length: Adjustable — 18″, 19.5″, or 20.5″
- Stringing: Hand-strung in silk
- Clasp: Reclaimed vintage 14k yellow gold spring ring, approximately 10 × 10 mm, worn on the front
Provenance & Certification
- Stone sourcing: Lab-grown diamonds sourced individually; natural ruby and morganite selected in person
- Certification: Center 1.9 ct radiant IGI certified, report number LG658477126. Original certification ships with your order. The 0.3 ct radiant is IGI certified — report number to be located and included at ship. Ruby and morganite uncertified; personally evaluated by Catherine Peck and selected for how they read against these specific pearls.
- Pearl sourcing: Vintage pink pearls, hand-strung
- Metal: Recycled 14k yellow gold; spring ring clasp reclaimed from vintage materials
Read more on our approach to stones and certification → On Stones
Production & Delivery
This necklace has already been made. It exists as a single object. Once it finds its wearer, it cannot be remade.
Delivery: Fully insured shipping via UPS or USPS, calculated at checkout by package weight. Signature required on delivery. Complimentary on US orders over $500 and international orders over $1,000.
