Chameleon Diamond and Chrysoberyl Ring by Oliver Heemeyer

18ct white gold, rhodium, coloured diamond and chrysoberyl ring,…
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18ct white gold, rhodium, coloured diamond and chrysoberyl ring, Oliver Heemeyer designed as a chameleon, pave set in blackened rhodium with grey and brown diamonds, the eyes set with round cabochon cats eye chrysoberyl, the diamonds together weighing approximately 5.79 carats, size O, maker's mark for Oliver Heemeyer, partially worn away. Please note that the diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of colour. Accompanied by an Oliver Heemeyer box and outer box. Provenance: Oliver Heemeyer, Vienna. Private Collection, New South Wales, acquired from the above on 8 September 2011

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  • Pave Setting - Pave setting is a style of setting stones in jewellery where the small stones are placed close together in holes drilled in the metal, the burr of the metal around the stone being pressed over the edges to hold the stone in position.
  • Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.
  • Chrysoberyl - Chrysoberyl is a mineral species that includes two common varieties: ordinary chrysoberyl and cat's eye chrysoberyl (also known as cymophane). The mineral is typically yellowish-green in color, but can also be brown, gray, or nearly colorless. It is often used as a gemstone, with the cat's eye variety being particularly prized for its chatoyancy (a reflective effect that resembles the slit eye of a cat). Chrysoberyl is relatively hard and durable, making it suitable for use in jewellery.

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