Ring Style: Grand Bazaar
Item#: G3958
Precious Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Gem: Honey-Gold Citrine: 8x6mm Oval (Checkerboard-cut top)
Gems: Diamonds: 54 = .38 carat total
Price: $3,150
Ring Sizing & Delivery Time – The majority of our rings are size 6.5 to start. Remarkably, this size fits 30% of all women. If you would like this ring made to a specific size, we generally ship within one week of your order. Click here to see how long we are currently taking to size a ring.
When you checkout online, we provide a real-time expected delivery date. Because of the value, and that you must sign for the package, we will call or email you when we are ready to ship to ensure a smooth delivery.
If You Need the Ring Faster – simply select in the finger size selection box “No Sizing Yet, Ship Right Away”. We will ship the ring in its present size. You will have your new ring in a few days, boxed, bowed and ready for presentation.
After receiving your ring, if you find it needs additional adjustment, give us a call and we will mail you a special free set of ring sizers and a prepaid return label to send the ring back to us for final sizing. Read more about ring sizing.
It had been a remarkable trip. Edward, the son of a tin merchant, had spent two years touring France, Italy, Greece, then off to Constantinople and the Empire of the East. It was common for wealthy young men in the 1800’s to go on these lengthy coming-of-age sojourns.
Including a visit to Ottoman Empire was less common; however, Edward’s family exported tin from Cornwall to Constantinople and imported Malmsey wine. His father thought it an excellent opportunity to learn more about the family business and strengthen ties. Edward loved Constantinople. The city where East meets West lived up to the stories his father had told through his youth.
In the morning, Edward was leaving for England, his grand tour over. He had mixed feelings, sad to be looking back on his great adventure but excited to return home to family and friends. Before leaving, he wanted to find one final gift, something for his dearest sister.
He went to the Grand Bazaar and entered the maze of halls, a labyrinth of sights and smells – booth after booth selling silks, spices, carpets, leather goods, and jewelry, jewelry, and more jewelry.
Edward was amazed by all the jewelry shops with craftsmen filing, hammering, some deep in focus doing elaborate granulation, and others engraving fine details.
In one shop, he found a ring, gently domed with exquisite pierced-out sections, intricate engraving, and small diamonds along the sides. In the center was a “ruby” (Ruby, was what he was told, his family, several generations later learned it was actually a garnet. Gemology was not too advanced in the 1800’s and many red gems were sold as, “rubies”). To Edward, this ring embodied the spirit of Constantinople. It was a perfect gift for Eliza.
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One hundred years later, a jeweler purchases this ring at auction. Most of the history and backstory you just read is lost to time, but this jeweler finds the ring beautiful and intriguing. She brings it back to her shop.
Its details are worn after a century of wear, but she loves its spirit. She studies its construction and takes some modern liberties in creating a history inspired design. In the center, she sets her favorite gem, a brilliant honey-gold citrine.
Ring Style: Grand Bazaar
Item#: G3958
Precious Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Gem: Honey-Gold Citrine: 8x6mm Oval (Checkerboard-cut top)
Gems: Diamonds: 54 = .38 carat total
Price: $3,150
Ring Sizing & Delivery Time – The majority of our rings are size 6.5 to start. Remarkably, this size fits 30% of all women. If you would like this ring made to a specific size, we generally ship within one week of your order. Click here to see how long we are currently taking to size a ring.
When you checkout online, we provide a real-time expected delivery date. Because of the value, and that you must sign for the package, we will call or email you when we are ready to ship to ensure a smooth delivery.
If You Need the Ring Faster – simply select in the finger size selection box “No Sizing Yet, Ship Right Away”. We will ship the ring in its present size. You will have your new ring in a few days, boxed, bowed and ready for presentation.
After receiving your ring, if you find it needs additional adjustment, give us a call and we will mail you a special free set of ring sizers and a prepaid return label to send the ring back to us for final sizing. Read more about ring sizing.
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Many pieces of jewelry today are inspired from earlier pieces. We at Cross do this often. The story above is mostly fictional, written for fun and inspired by this ring design.
With each piece of jewelry comes a feeling, an aura from the origin and rarity of gems and the sweep and angles of the design. Over time, stories are added, your story. It’s part of the magic of good design. Your story is the most important story.
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Orders Under $1,000 no signature is required. You may choose FedEx 2-Day Service or US Post Office Priority Mail.
Rings that need to be sized take extra time (See our current sizing time). If ordering a ring, you may select, “No Sizing Yet, Ship Right Away”.
Curbside Pickup is also Available – please give us a call to place your order.
Shipping Details
Orders Over $1,000 – Ship Free by your choice of FedEx Overnight or US Post Office Express. A signature is required on delivery.
Orders Under $1,000– Ship Free by your choice of 2-Day FedEx or US Post Office Priority Mail. No signature required.
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