Asscher-Cut Yellow Sapphire Medici Signet Ring antique This shallow domed coin shape

This shallow domed coin shape is defined on either end by a circular window thru the center

The designs are made in a variety of ways to highlight different ancient techniques and play with negative space

touching at the heads and tips of the abdomen create a wreath-like arrangement based on the important Minoan royal jewel known as the 'Bees of Malia'

Inspired by the jewelry of ancient Korean civilizations and nomadic tribes of the Eurasian steps

The antique style of the cut and satisfying round shape of the setting evokes an antique button

Asscher-Cut Yellow Sapphire Medici Signet Ring antique This shallow domed coin shapeThe tall, tapered profile of this hand raised ring is perfectly shaped to fit the antique Asscher cut yellow sapphire at the center. Named for the important Italian family who produced four popes, two queens of France, and patronized artists including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, the Medici ring is inspired by the impressive presence of papal signet rings during the Renaissance. A smooth inner band closes the hollow form of the ring and fits