An old mine oval held by compass claws, with the centre stone doing almost all of the visual work.
The older-style faceting gives the oval broader, softer flashes than a modern brilliant, while the four-point claw arrangement keeps the outline open and legible. We select the stone for spread, ratio and character rather than chasing a perfectly uniform shape.
Familiar at first glance, more individual the closer you look.
18K yellow gold, mirror-polish finish
Old mine oval 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.
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.
