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1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring.

I have a crush. A big one.

1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring.
Look at it. It’s basically perfect.
1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring.
The central 1.01 carat asscher-cut diamond is flanked on either side by a square emerald cut diamond.  The diamonds themselves would make a fan of this ring, but the delicate unfurling of the engraving down and around the sides makes me fall head over heels.
1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring.
Love love love love love.
1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring.
The scolling even continues around the bottom! Perfection.

1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring.

I couldn’t resist putting it all together.
This 1.01 carat asscher cut diamond three stone ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

Ring roundup: pink diamonds.

You heard me. Pink diamonds roundup, I say.

7.09 carat type IIa fancy pink diamond flanked on either side by two shield or bullet-cut diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats and both graded E color and VS1 clarity. Via Diamonds in the Library.
Hello, beautiful ring. No subtlety here: a big honking pink diamond with more diamonds on either side. To get more specific, you’re looking at a 7.09 carat Fancy pink diamond – a type IIa fancy pink diamond, to be precise. This is an incredibly rare stone of exceptional quality. And it’s flanked on either side by two shield or bullet-cut diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats and both graded E color and VS1 clarity. To summarize, this is one hell of a ring.

Pink diamond and diamond ring by Tiffany and Co. A pear-shaped 2.11ct fancy intense pink diamond, surrounded by a single row of white diamonds set in platinum.

You may have seen this stunner around the Internet. If so, today is your lucky day because you get to see it again! By Tiffany & Co, this ring is set with a pear-shaped 2.11ct fancy intense pink diamond, surrounded by a single row of white diamonds set in platinum. A bombshell of a ring.
Pink diamond and diamond ring with a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy light pink diamond weighing 3.03 carats, which is flanked by two modified triangular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Via Diamonds in the Library
This ring is very straightforward and extremely pretty.  Sort of the girl-next-door of exceptionally high-quality pink diamond rings, if one can say such a thing. I am in deep, passionate love with it. It is centered by a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut fancy light pink diamond weighing 3.03 carats, which is flanked by two modified triangular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Pink and blue diamond engagement ring
You don’t need me to tell you that this baby is fabulous.  It would probably have its own post, if only the Sotheby’s zoom picture were not shamefully blurry. It’s really extraordinary. It centers an oval modified brilliant-cut fancy light pink diamond weighing 3.56 carats, flanked on each side by a tapered baguette fancy blue diamond weighing 0.30 and 0.31 carat respectively. That’s a whole lot of rare diamond right there, decorated by a brilliant-cut diamond-set border extending to the shoulders, mounted in platinum and 18 karat pink gold.
Diamond ring with a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond of fancy brownish purplish pink color weighing 1.70 carats. The colored diamond is surrounded by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.45 carats. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This ring is just lovely. I love a square ring, don’t you? The center stone is a cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond of fancy brownish purplish pink color weighing 1.70 carats. The colored diamond is surrounded by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.45 carats.
Amazing 6.9 carat blue diamond surround by white and pink diamonds.

This spectacular ring is a bit of a deviation from the rest of the rings in this post, for obvious reasons. The center stone here is an extremely rare modified pear double rose-cut fancy vivid blue diamond weighting 5 carats. The incredible center stone is surrounded by 6.69 carats of briolette diamonds and brilliant cut pink diamonds. It’s the only one here to feature multiple pink diamonds. Fabulous.

Diamond ring with a 4.59 carat fancy intense pink pear-shaped diamond. The pink center stone is flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum and pink gold. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This beauty centers a 4.59 carat fancy intense pink pear-shaped diamond. The pink center stone is flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in platinum and pink gold. A light and lovely ring.
Pink diamond rings on Diamonds in the Library

Tacori.

Amazing Tacori engagement ring (style no. HT2606RD10). Via Diamonds in the Library.

Even if you’re a diamond-solitaire-on-a-plain-plaitunm-band kind of person, I bet you’ll enjoy looking at Tacori’s rings. They’re objectively incredible, as jewelry and/or as tiny art objects. These rings are as about as romantic as inanimate objects can be. (The jaw-dropper above is Tacori style no. HT2606RD10.)

Tacori is a family company, founded in 1969 by Haig Tacorian. Their varied, intricately crafted rings are described as “European-inspired” and often include the signature Tacori design element, “the crescent silhouette: interlocking half-moon arcs, which provide windows of light to reflect the brilliance of the diamonds placed within each crescent silhouette semi-circle.”

Two lucky hands full of Tacori engagement rings. Via Diamonds in the Library.
Their website is great, also – they have a section of ring quizzes, a “Gentleman’s Guide to Engagement,” and a “try it on” feature involving a webcam and the ring of your choice.

I am going to include as many pictures as I can in this post. It won’t be enough, of course, so you should check out my new Tacori Pinterest board for more.

Diamond engagement ring from Tacori's Dantela collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I have a rather severe crush on this ring. It’s from the Dantela collection (as is that stunner I opened the post with). Princess-cut diamonds often don’t do it for me, but I’m totally on board with this one. It’s rather on the simple side for Tacori. Like all of the Dantela collection, it’s absolutely is exquisite from the side.

Diamond engagement ring from Tacori's Ribbon collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This baby comes from the Ribbon collection – it’s easy to see where the name comes from. Big, bold, and voluptuous, this is a bombshell of  a ring.

Emerald cut diamond engagement ring from Tacori's Blooming Beauties collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Here we have an emerald-cut stunner from Tacori’s Blooming Beauties collection. The centre diamond is surrounded by a complex halo-like design Tacori calls a “bloom.” It seems thicker and less regular than a typical halo. The side view lacks the elaborate crown of the Dantela, but it’s still lovely.

Round and baguette diamond wreath engagement ring from Tacori's Simply Tacori collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This one’s a really interesting design from the Simply Tacori collection – check out that wreath of round diamonds and baguettes around the center stone. I wouldn’t have expected to like it, but I do.

Glamorous diamond engagement ring from Tacori's RoyalT collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This behemoth is from the RoyalT Collection. It’s huge, but the details make it more than just a giant rock. Says the description: “A true 5 table ring (can be seen 5 tables away), you will be the center of attention no matter where you go.” I believe it.

Elegant diamond engagement ring from Tacori's Sculpted Crescent collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I love this one. It’s so elegant. Simple by comparison, but with thoughtful details. From the Sculpted Crescent collection, the designs on the side are an engraving, rather than a pattern of diamonds.

Please see Tacori’s website to admire more drool-worthy photos, find more information about their pieces, or find retailers where you can see Tacori in person.

A stunning Tacori wedding set; engagement ring 2578RD9 and wedding band 2578 B. Via Diamonds in the Library.All images and info are thanks to Tacori, via their website, their Instagram, or their friendly and helpful publicity folks. (Thanks, Traci!) If you want to see me try them on, check out my photo recap of this Tacori trunk show!

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