14K Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring

In an instant, it transports us to the cool, marble interiors of Italian palaces, where light reflects off stucco ceilings and crystal mirrors. The centrally set emerald in an emerald cut - with characteristic, rectangular facets - gives the impression of a miniature window through which one can look into the depths of an era of opulence and sophistication.

The stone is surrounded by a border of small diamonds, the setting of which forms an octagonal shape - geometric, architectural, evoking the aesthetics of Art Deco, but also classic frames of portraits from Renaissance galleries. The subtle construction of the basket and delicate openwork cuts underneath add lightness and make the ring literally float on the finger.

The 585 gold from which the ring is made smoothly changes from a warm yellow tone to the cool white of the setting - like dawn over Florence, when the shadows are just starting to disappear from the facades of the palaces.