Celeste Archive
A total of 47 coloured gemstone-related pieces are included here, offering inspiration for bespoke design through colour, proportion and craftsmanship.
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A fishtail ring with a true red ruby (utterly serious, as if taking an oath ✊). The metal edges reveal a sharp, incisive edge, allowing the ruby to remain vivid without being brash, and the diamonds to sparkle without looking glib. Do find a companion for your ruby ring.
I often see “Graff three-stone, how should the proportions be changed?” Where exactly does the proportion differ? The simpler the design, the higher the craftsmanship demands. Like this water-drop sapphire ring, the curve of the centre stone, the angle of the accent diamonds, and the fit of the setting all hide standards that cannot be seen. A good proportion allows the sapphire’s depth and the diamond’s clarity to fall into...
A fishtail ring with a true red ruby (utterly serious, as if taking an oath ✊). The metal edges reveal a sharp, incisive edge, allowing the ruby to remain vivid without being brash, and the diamonds to sparkle without looking glib. Do find a companion for your ruby ring.
I often see “Graff three-stone, how should the proportions be changed?” Where exactly does the proportion differ? The simpler the design, the higher the craftsmanship demands. Like this water-drop sapphire ring, the curve of the centre stone, the angle of the accent diamonds, and the fit of the setting all hide standards that cannot be seen. A good proportion allows the sapphire’s depth and the diamond’s clarity to fall into...
A four-carat vivid Royal Blue stone is surrounded by the halo of old-cut diamonds, carrying a unique candlelit glow. Every facet recreates the charm of a century ago. The expansive fire draws the eye instantly, making it an unmissable piece in the jewellery box.
The broad fire of old-cut diamonds encloses the Royal Blue at the centre. Set on a warm gold base, this coolness is given the warmth of an older era.
A little surprise we unexpectedly uncovered, following a classic silhouette: the brilliance of closely pavé-set diamonds is utterly irresistible ✨ The ring shank is fully diamond-set, with micro-pavé used as a tribute to the classic. The centre stone and ring shank are almost the same width; fully encircled in diamonds, with no unnecessary gaps, it is dazzling yet elegant. A new choice for a small centre stone with a big effect.
The choice of a three-stone design is never accidental. The centre stone is a heart-shaped Pigeon Blood ruby, within its richness hidden an undiminished sincerity. The pear-shaped diamonds on either side are the steadfastness of companionship. With the three stones as witness, and true hearts as the vow.
Elegance is the only beauty that never fades. It makes no noise, yet it has its own voice. It is the refined confidence hidden within a collar on the commute; it is the finishing touch that brightens the eyes at a gathering. Most of us live quiet lives of desperation, and true elegance is about lighting a small beam for oneself amid the ordinary.
The old performer, Little Trumpet 🎺 This time the star is rubellite. In truth, every ring we make is different; it is never a thoughtless copy-and-paste. For each different centre stone, the mount is altered accordingly to suit its shape and size. That is the meaning of bespoke jewellery.
A rich Royal Blue sapphire condenses the light of the midnight deep sea, held aloft by a halo of diamonds like a flower that will never fade. The solid 18K gold base means every lift of the hand carries a quiet luxury. It is not decoration that follows the crowd, but confidence hidden in the details, a romance understood by those who favour the classic and the substantial.
Wading the river to pick hibiscus, the orchid marsh thick with fragrant grasses. The pinkish-white jade texture is like lotus root soup just beginning to melt in a pond - softly luminous, restrained, yet quietly full of tender strength. The 18K gold rim lends elegance through simplicity, while the coloured cotton cord holds together a softness from Jiangnan, giving Wu dialect’s gentle cadence a touch more freedom. This clear Eastern romance is the tenderness preserved by time, and also the poetry hidden in a small space.
In bespoke jewellery, the “hostage” is the tender bond created when a client places trust in your hands. In January 2024, the client brought us the custom brief; when we discussed the deposit, I laughed and said, “No need, I already have a hostage.” This sapphire ring made the client my “prisoner of state”, kept from the start of the year until the end, “detained” for a whole year. What is hardest is never...
This K White and Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire Ring is Requested Every Time It Is Delivered. The emerald-cut blue sits steadily at the centre of the mount, while seamless princess-cut diamonds line the K white ring shank. It is like a page in a book that is turned to again and again, needing no adornment, simply remembered. Its presence is like the folded corner of a page in a collection of essays, not because...
This floral cluster mount was originally made for sapphires; unexpectedly, when paired with jadeite, it created another kind of Eastern charm. When playfulness aligns with nature, it reaches the highest ideal. The same design paired with a sapphire is Western in its clarity and edge; with rich green jadeite, it becomes an Eastern gentleness and auspiciousness. Different gemstones and jades, yet each shows its own style within the same design.
Craving something is a taste with a threshold. This Pigeon Blood ring puts that taste into practice. The richness of the Pigeon Blood ruby collides with the clarity of diamonds, much like the red and white broths of a yin-yang hotpot: one half blazing, one half clear. The supporting 18k gold is like the texture of the steam and heat around a hotpot. With no elaborate embellishment, it uses the clever contrast of red and white to capture the everyday warmth of the four seasons...
Though the facets of old-cut diamonds do not follow modern regularity, they unfold into broad, gentle fire with depth. The three-stone structure leaves nothing to fault: the centre and accents support one another. It is also an excellent choice for layering with gold; paired with a plain band it looks elegant, and with coloured gemstones it remains entirely harmonious. Its sparkle is not flashy; when the hand lifts, it leaks a sense of time, holding the romance of another era.
Art Deco symmetry meets the deep blue of sapphire and the warmth of agate. The cutting angle of the agate has been recalibrated so that within the geometric framework of the trapezoid border it reflects a deep-sea-like light. The curved surface of the metal fits the finger just right. The V-shaped facets on the side of the ring shank must align precisely with Art Deco’s straight lines, recreating the yellow...
The 18K gold supports the Pigeon Blood ruby, and the warm golden light spills over the setting, like afternoon sun slipping through an old wooden window frame, gently wrapping the flame-red stone. The facets of the old-cut diamonds have been polished by time; light falls into the texture of the 18K gold, then turns back towards the ruby’s heart. It is not a harsh brilliance, but a softened warmth. The softness of gold, the coolness of diamonds, the richness of red, all entwined around the finger, like an enduring...
The seamless princess-cut ring that has been reordered many times is practically the perfect match for a one-carat fancy-colour stone. The princess-cut diamonds set seamlessly around the band are exquisitely made, with tiny sparkles forming a refined ribbon of light. The rich, signature centre stone at the middle brightens the whole piece. The diamonds on the ring band and the sapphire do not compete for attention; they enhance one another. It balances brilliance and texture just right, and on the hand it gives off an unmistakable sense of luxury.
The surprise in this ring is hidden in the side profile - the row of fine pavé diamonds. When lifted, they flash along the finger like a sparkle that catches the eye. The reproduction of high jewellery is never about copying the “surface”; the proportions are its “bone structure”. The curve of the ring shank, the arrangement of the diamond positions, every fraction of a millimetre is measured just right. The instant the client’s eyes lit up when she touched the side diamonds was the moment this “bone structure”...
Blue is the love of the universe. The classic claw setting steadies a pool of rich blue, wrapped in the clear fire that has travelled across the stars. It is as if countless fragments of starlight from billions of light-years have been locked into the depths of the gemstone. The ring shank has no elaborate adornment; its sharp geometric lines outline the form, hiding a touch of technology and futurity within the hard edges, like two planets finally crossing...
These are a pair of star ruby studs. Such star rubies belong to a more niche, optical-gem category. Their distinctive charm lies in the way they change with the angle of light. The crystal faces are full and rounded, while the star rays are sharp and clear. We still chose a vintage style, carrying forward classic craftsmanship. Paired with fire...
Why this name? Because “true love knows no easy road”. At a glance, the ring leans towards a classical style. In the hand-setting process, the claw positions of each small diamond and the curvature of the metal support were repeatedly calibrated, as were the smoothness where the ring metal meets the gemstone, the consistency of the pavé section, and the beautifully precise symmetry. It also recreates the Renaissance period...
Tiny metal beads are arranged densely and precisely, holding each diamond firmly in place. This micro-pavé technique, where you see diamonds rather than metal, greatly enhances the diamonds’ fire, allowing them to echo beautifully with the sapphire at the centre - making the sapphire’s depth feel even more elevated. The diamonds’ brilliance adds an extra layer of lively glow ✨ This craft is truly...
The pearl carries the natural blush of growth, while the surrounding coloured sapphires and spinels allow their fire to travel through the light. It is like the rainbow shimmer in a unicorn’s mane as it runs in legend. It is not flashy, yet it calls to mind the phrase 'appearing at the edge of a rainbow'. The dreamy unicorn palette echoes the pearl’s orient - the purity of white, the dream of blue...
One ring captures both the depth and the brilliance of the sky. The oval sapphire is like the profound night sky after dark, its rich blue tone shifting with a velvet lustre. The diamonds on either side resemble the clarity of dawn, setting off the centre stone with greater nobility. The three stones in harmony are the romance settled by time and the meaning of jewellery passed down.
The charm of old European-cut diamonds is surely the vast fire they show under sunlight, magnificent and brilliant like the starbursts of an older year. The deep sapphire seems to serve as a medium connecting past and present. Fine carved-gold lines wind along the side, recreating the craftsmanship of a golden age. This three-stone ring is a romance aged in the cellar of time; every edge says past, present and future.
Two hearts, each holding a different light. One is a deep, shadowed green, like a quiet forest; the other a warm golden yellow, like the afterglow of sunset. Within the union of 18k gold, they tell a singular romance. Every lift of the hand is a meeting of heart and heart.
Who could refuse wearing the aurora on their finger? The black opal’s oily, flowing blue-green iridescence is just like the aurora slicing through the long night in splendour. The shifting colours at the fingertips are like a glimpse into the breath of the universe. In ancient Greek myth, Aurorae is the goddess of dawn. Perhaps it also reminds us that even in low moments, light is waiting for us. Life is a wilderness,...
Worn alone, the Fanta garnet ring is sunset afterglow, its warm orange tone folding gentleness into everyday life. Layered, the diamond ring with micro-pavé feels like dusk has been draped with the Milky Way. The two kinds of light intertwine, utterly romantic. The 1+1>2 combination is exactly the goal we pursue in bespoke work.
Chinese-style phoenix crown ring. The original ring design came from a high-jewellery piece by Chaumet. The original design was a tsarist-style diadem. Based on the colour of the centre stone, we chose a pale rose gold. The finished piece has a magnificent, unapologetic form. Rich red and brilliant white create a unique Chinese aesthetic. Chinese aesthetics need not hide their edge; intensity is its innate confidence...
Another piece of LV high jewellery, carrying forward LV’s architectural design language as always. Worn on the hand, this style gives an effect close to a three-stone ring. Compared with a classic three-stone, it holds many more details. We once made a similar piece using a Mahenge spinel, but because the photos were so ugly we never posted it 😂
Have you ever had a "tequila sunrise"? The golden keshi pearl and three colours of coloured sapphires instantly took me back to the Mexican coast, watching the sunrise slowly rise over the morning sea. Being captivated by summer is one of the most intense emotions in a brief human life. That heart most aflame in midsummer is born and begins to beat in June...
A client once asked us whether our videos were shot live. Our standards do fluctuate a little 😂 (though, still...) Same phone, same spot... not a single image has the same colour... photography really does depend on luck... please do bear with us, dear honorary shareholders [peekingR][peekingR]
A ring representing a family of three. Aquamarine, amethyst and citrine represent the family’s birthstones. Bound to one another, they support and complement each other. The two rings can be stacked together so the family remains closely connected, or worn separately on their own, each beautiful in its own right. I think this is the meaning of jewellery design.
A ruby ring commissioned by a client. The ruby’s colour is rich and ardent, while the white diamonds sparkle brilliantly. Diamonds encircle the vivid ruby, creating a piece that is beautiful and elegant, with presence and substance.
As long as 7,000 years ago, gourds appeared in the lives of the Hemudu people. Before the Tang Dynasty, the gourd was worshipped only as a totem, expressing people's longing for natural vitality and serving a function in conveying information. It was not until the Tang Dynasty that it acquired the secular meaning of "fortune and prosperity". As dynasties changed, the gourd was endowed with ever more meanings. It carries happiness...
Before the New Year, two long-time clients saw the wave ring we posted earlier and asked us to recreate it. The centre stone they sent at first was thought to be a certified Pigeon Blood ruby, but it turned out to be a lab-grown coloured gemstone. Once again, the power of technology and techniques is impressive.
Minimalist classic | Victorian-style old-cut diamond and sapphire earrings. A representative sapphire and diamond earring from the Victorian era, with an antique and elegant silhouette, halo-set old-cut diamonds, and a simple, refined look. It carries a true goddess aura and suits any occasion.
A plain-gold Royal Blue ring, a free and effortless choice
The Trombino that made Bulgari famous, like its name, seems to proclaim Bulgari’s ambition to the world 📢 From then on, Bulgari had a place among high jewellery houses, and this ring continues to carry that classic legacy. Also born a hundred years ago, it differs from Van Cleef & Arpels in its elegance and delicacy. Inspired by ancient Greek...
At first glance, this 2020 hand-drawn sketch felt like an architectural ring: crisp lines and a fluid flow gave the impression of deconstructivism fused with high-tech style. Only when the finished piece was placed before me did I suddenly understand - this was Art Deco, a dialogue across a hundred years. A hundred years ago, the women of the modern age cast off their shackles...
The design inspiration comes from a vintage VCA ring from 1980. Amethyst set seamlessly at the side accents the front's purple star sapphire. The romantic star light, paired with the more neutral setting, makes this ring full of personality while still retaining feminine charm.
Sailor Moon’s brooch, Sakura’s wand - sparkling gemstones always seem to hold miraculous magic. As children, we imagined having them and transforming into warrior girls who save the world. Gemstones are girls’ armour and the blade that faces down strong enemies. Though grown-up us no longer imagine so easily, we still keep a clear, youthful heart, and put on one...
💍 Client commission share: a superb Santa Maria aquamarine cocktail ring. There is no gemstone more suited to summer than aquamarine. If you ask why I love this ring, it is because I saw the sea 🌊. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Its name comes from Latin, meaning...
Sharing a vintage-style ruby ring that I am very fond of. The client chose a classic cluster design. The centre stone is a diamond-cut ruby with a very sweet colour and exceptionally vivid fire. This is rare even among Burmese rubies. The halo uses seven old European-cut diamonds, highly representative of the Victorian era, surrounding a modern diamond-cut ruby centre stone. Love...