An old mine moval held with compass claws, balancing an elongated outline with the softer faceting of an antique-inspired cut.
The north, south, east and west claws give the stone a clear structure without closing it in. From above, the diamond remains the focus; from the side, the setting feels open and deliberate.
The result is old-world in character, but crisp on the hand.
18K yellow gold, mirror-polish finish
Old mine moval centre diamond held by four compass-set claws
Made to order and handcrafted in Australia
Available in platinum, 18K white gold and 18K rose gold by request
Each centre diamond is selected individually for cut, proportion and how it presents on the hand.
Old mine cuts are chosen for character rather than a uniform modern template. Their softer outlines, deeper proportions and broader faceting mean two stones of the same carat weight can present differently on the hand. We select for face-up spread, balance and personality, not the carat number alone. 'Old mine' describes the cut character; laboratory-grown stones are newly created, while natural stones may be newly cut or antique depending on the diamond selected.
Moval is an elongated hybrid outline that sits between an oval and a marquise. Ratios and facet patterns vary by stone, so we select each centre diamond for its individual proportions rather than to a single fixed measurement.
Every MARLII LAB engagement ring is made to order and crafted by hand in Australia. Please allow 10-12 weeks once your design and centre diamond are confirmed.
The setting is made around the proportions of your chosen diamond rather than pulled from stock or adapted from a finished ring. The timeframe gives the workshop room to make and finish the piece properly, without rushing the details that matter.
If you are working to an earlier proposal, travel or celebration date, an express making service may be available for an additional $1,100, subject to workshop capacity. Please let us know your required date before ordering so we can confirm what is possible.
