Stacking Rings; the series concept.
Because this series is modular in concept the choice of options is enormous. This is particularly so with the multi-stone versions. The choice of bands, the metals, the selection of stones; their shape, colour and size, make the project or commission totally unique.
Stacking Rings; Multiple stone versions:
From the single stone version of the stacking ring developed the multi-stone Stacking Rings. These are a more challenging prospect from the point of view of designing and making because of the greater number of factors to consider; a coordinated colour scheme and a regard for the relationship between the shapes, sizes and cut of the stones. For someone looking to commission one of my rings, they would need to consider all these options which, at first, might appear a daunting prospect. However, with a carefully planned approach the outcome is usually very rewarding for the customer and the end product unique.
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Original jewellery designs and commissions, in Silver, Gold and Platinum by Alan Vallis.
Jewellery designed to be worn. Made and Hallmarked in London.
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Stacking Ring; commissioned by Mr Coles.
A seven band Stacking Ring.
Item details:
- The two outer bands are Silver.
- The two Flat Wafers are 9K rose gold.
- The two Fine Waves and central band are 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Australian Opal, marquise cut, // Ruby, round, // Sapphire, round cabochon, // and a 20pt. diamond.
- All settings are in 18K gold.
- Year made: 2009.
Stacking Ring multi-stone.
A Six band Stacking Ring combination in silver and 18K gold.
Item details:
- Outer bands and central band in silver.
- Two Fine-waves and one Triangular wave band in 18K gold.
- Stones are: Central baguette cut stone is a pink Tourmaline with a ripple cut on the underside. // pink Sapphire, round. // green Tourmaline, square cut. // tanzanite, teardrop cut cabochon.
Commissioned Stacking Ring with a white and blue colour theme.
A seven band Stacking Ring in 18K white and yellow gold.
Item details:
- Seven bands in 18K yellow and white gold.
- Stones are: Baguette cut Aqua-marine, // small blue Sapphire, // 0.5ct diamond, round brilliant cut, // 0.33ct diamond, princes cut.
Stacking Ring; for Lucy's Mum.
This started out as a seven band ring in silver, 9K rose gold and 18K yellow gold. At a later date the outer bands were then changed for a different pair, one a simple oval section and the other a dramatic wide pierced outer band.
Item details:
- Outer bands in silver.
- Two Flat Wafers in 9K rose gold.
- Central Square wave band in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Central stone is a green Tourmaline, marquise cut, // Tzavorite, round, // pink Tourmaline, teardrop cut cabochon, // 12pt diamond.
Stacking Ring commission with green Tourmaline.
A seven band Stacking Ring with baguette cut Tourmaline.
Item details:
- Outer bands in 9K white gold.
- Flat Wafers in 9K rose gold.
- Central band and all settings in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Green Tourmaline, baguette cut with ripples cut into the underside of the stone, // Ruby cabochon, round, // Pink Tourmaline, trilliant cut, // Diamond brilliant cut, round 20pt
Commissioned Stacking Ring for Miranda.
A six band Stacking Ring with 1.25ct diamond.
Item details:
- Three bands in Platinum.
- Three central bands in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: 1.25ct Diamond, brilliant cut, // Blue Sapphire, cushion cut // Ruby, small round // Aqua-marine teardrop cut cabochon.
- Year made: 2009.
Stacking Ring commissioned by Linda from Texas.
Linda eMailed me from Houston, Texas to discuss a Stacking Ring commission; the outcome was this seven band Stacking Ring with Blue Moonstone.
Item details:
- Outer narrow bands in silver.
- Flat Wafers in 9K rose gold.
- Two Fine Waves in 18K yellow gold.
- The central zigzag band is 9K rose gold.
- All settings are 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Main stone is a blue Moonstone, cabochon cut, // pink Tourmaline, trilliant cut, // Mid-blue Sapphire, round.
- Year made: 2010.
Stacking Ring commissioned by Vasso and John.
Six band Stacking Ring with a baguette cut green Tourmaline as the central stone.
Item details:
- Three bands in silver.
- Two reticulated bands and one Fine Loop band in 18K yellow gold.
- All settings in 18K yellow and white gold.
- Stones are: Green Tourmaline, baguette cut with ripples cut into the underside of the stone, // blue-mauve Sapphire, round, // mauve Sapphire trilliant cut, // Ruby, round.
- Year made: 2011.
Stacking Ring; with green Tourmaline.
A six band Stacking Ring. In this example the 2 outer bands are different widths, however the the green Tourmaline is centralised by the addition of a thin wafer band of rose gold.
Item details:
- Outer bands and the two Fine Waves are 18K yellow gold.
- The central band is 9K rose gold.
- The spacer band is 9K rose gold.
- All settings are in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Green Tourmaline, marquise cut, // Ruby, round, // Moonstone, pear-shaped cabochon cut, // and a 20pt. diamond.
- Can be made in other metals.
Stacking Ring commission with Millennium cut green Tourmaline.
A six band Stacking Ring.
Item details:
- Outer bands in silver.
- The central band is 9K rose gold.
- The two Fine Waves and the Big Wave are 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Central Green Tourmaline, Baguette cut with ripples on the underside of the stone, // 1.00ct Diamond, round, // blue Sapphire, oval cut, // dusky pink Tourmaline, trilliant cut.
- Year commissioned: 2006.
Stacking Ring; commissioned by Ben.
An unusual five band Stacking Ring in 18ct gold.
Item details:
- Outer bands in 18K white gold; different widths.
- Central band in 18K white gold.
- Fine Wave band and Fine Loop band in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Central blue Sapphire, oval cut, // mauve Sapphire, round, // small green Tsavorite, round.
- Year commissioned: 2009.
Stacking Ring; commissioned by Sarah.
Sarah built up this collection of bands in 18K white and yellow gold.
Item details:
- Outer bands and central band in 18K yellow gold.
- Two Fine Waves and a wide textured band in 18K white gold.
- Stones are: greenish Aqua-marine, oval cut cabochon, // blue teardrop cut Sapphire, // 0.25ct diamond, round, // green Tourmaline, oval cut.
- Year commissioned: 2011.
Stacking Ring; with pale blue Sapphire bridge.
A six band Stacking Ring with a baguette setting for three Sri Lankan Sapphires and three secondary stones.
Item details:
- Outer bands in 18K white gold.
- Central narrow band in 18K white gold.
- Two Fine Waves are 18K yellow gold.
- The Big Wave band is 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Three Pale blue Sapphires set in a white gold setting, // 0.5ct diamond, round, // 0.33ct diamond, princess cut, // cornflower blue Sapphire, round.
Stacking Ring with cabochon cut stones.
A five band Stacking Ring with two Rubies and a Sapphire.
Item details:
- Two silver outer bands.
- Cross Grain band in 9K rose gold.
- Fine Wafer band in 9K rose gold.
- Fine Wave band in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: Ruby, teardrop cut cabochon, // Ruby and blue Sapphire, round cabochon cut.
Stacking Ring; with 0.33ct Diamond.
A five band Stacking Ring with two diamonds and a Sapphire cabochon. It is a non-symmetrical collection; one of the outer bands is wider than the other and the band next to it has a single diamond. Two Fine Waves in yellow gold carry the other two stones. It could be considered as a wedding band and a solitaire engagement ring with additional bands for added drama.
Item details:
- All bands and settings in 18K yellow gold.
- Stones are: 0.33ct Diamond, round brilliant, // 12pt Diamond, round // small blue Sapphire, cabochon cut.
- Can be made in platinum, white gold or mixed metals.
Stacking Ring; commissioned for Katherine.
A six band Stacking Ring in platinum and 18K gold.
Item details:
- Platinum outer and middle bands.
- Fine Loop and Fine Wave bands in 18K yellow gold.
- All settings in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
- Stones are: 0.73ct Diamond G/VS1, cushion cut, // Ruby, teardrop cut, // blue Sapphire, oval cut, // small diamond, round.
- Year commissioned: 2010.