A rectangular cushion faceted Aquamarine & diamond ring. The Aquamarine weighs 1.69cts and is from Vangaindrano Madagascar, with no heat treatment. It is 4 claw set in 18ct rose gold with 'gull-wing' side collett detail. Half moon brilliant cut diamonds are on either side which have a combined weight of 0.32cts and are claw and part rubover set to a platinum band. Bespoke made in England for Payne & Son.
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Payne & Son was founded in 1790 and after eight generations is still run by members of the same family.
John Payne opened a silversmiths and jewellers in Wallingford in 1790, with other shops opening in Abingdon 1825, Banbury 1842 and Tunbridge Wells 1870, all run by various members of the Payne family. George Septimus Payne inherited the Abingdon shop in 1874, but 14 years later, he decided to move to Oxford.
Payne & Son (Goldsmiths) started trading in Oxford in January 1889 and have been at 131 High Street ever since.
Our HistoryAnnie is the founder and designer behind Artgems Jewellery, established in 1995 after completing her studies. Her work is defined by beautifully crafted pieces with a modern, distinctive twist, designed to be both striking and comfortable to wear. Annie believes jewellery should be personal — whether marking a special occasion, expressing individuality, or simply celebrating the joy of wearing something unique.
Inspired by the natural forms of marine life and geological structures, Annie’s designs reflect a lifelong fascination with the shapes, textures and patterns found along coastlines. Working from her studio surrounded by shells, rocks and sustainably sourced ocean specimens, she creates sculptural jewellery with a recognisable signature style — unmistakably Artgems.
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