Alterf Contoured Band, 7 Marquise, Pear and Baguette Diamonds, 0.50ct

Seven natural white diamonds run across this contoured band, arranged in three different shapes.

At the centre sits a single pear shape at 4.50mm by 3mm, flanked by two marquise stones at 4mm by 2mm, then four baguettes in two sizes, 3.50mm and 3.25mm, tapering away towards the sides. They come to approximately 0.50ct in total.

The graduation is the point of the design. The stones get smaller as they move away from the centre, which draws the eye inward and makes the middle of the ring the focus, and the change of shape at each step means the row never looks repetitive.

A pear has one rounded end and one point, a marquise is pointed at both ends, and a baguette is a straight sided rectangle. Setting all three in one row takes more work than a single shape, because each stone needs its own seat cut to a different outline.

Contoured means the band is shaped rather than straight, curving to follow the line of an engagement ring so the two sit together without a gap. That shaping is what makes this work as a wedding band alongside a solitaire rather than only on its own.

The diamonds are graded G for colour and VS for clarity, meaning they read as white to the eye and any inclusions need magnification to see.

Each is claw set, held by small metal prongs at its edges, which leaves the sides open so light reaches them from more directions.

The shank measures 1.8mm at the base, slim enough to sit comfortably against another ring.

Choose 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold, 18ct rose gold or platinum, hallmarked so the metal content is independently verified.

Made by hand in our own workshop at The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Because a contoured band is shaped to a particular ring, it is worth bringing your engagement ring in so we can check the curve sits properly against it, and we can adjust it for you if needed.

Check your size with our ring sizing guide, and see the rest of the range in our wedding ring collection. If your size is not listed, please get in touch and we will make it for you.

Design & Materials

• 1 natural pear shape diamond, 4.50mm x 3mm
• 2 natural marquise diamonds, 4mm x 2mm
• 2 natural baguette diamonds, 3.50mm
• 2 natural baguette diamonds, 3.25mm
• 7 diamonds in total
• Approx 0.50ct total
• G colour, VS clarity
• Claw set
• Contoured shape
• 1.8mm shank base
• 18ct yellow, white or rose gold, or platinum
• Hallmarked
• Made in our Royal Tunbridge Wells workshop