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Innovative guidance

Inspired by the North Star’s steadfast guidance, this ring is crafted from platinum for its strength and timeless beauty, and features a lab-grown diamond that symbolises clarity, innovation, and sustainability. Together, these elements honour the enduring brilliance of the star that has lit the way for generations.

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The gemstone and metal

• Centre stone: 0.40ct round brilliant-cut Lab Grown diamond (4.7mm). Certified by GIA for its G colour and SI2 clarity.

• Band: Crafted from 950 platinum with satin matte finish on top and polished sides

Guiding Light and Navigation Symbolism

The North Star has long been a vital aid to navigation, especially for seafarers in regions like Shetland. Renowned for its fixed position in the night sky, the North Star provides reliable guidance through darkness and uncertainty. The central diamond in this North Star Diamond Orb Solitaire Ring symbolises the star’s clarity and direction, much like it has guided adventurers and navigators for generations.

Constancy and Dependability

The North Star is celebrated for its near-fixed position above the North Pole, serving as an unchanging reference point in the sky. The single diamond in this design, securely set within a tulip-style four-claw setting, reflects this constancy. The diamond’s unwavering presence is mirrored by the platinum band, symbolising stability and dependability. Together, these elements embody the enduring presence of the North Star, offering guidance and reassurance to the wearer.

Ethical Brilliance: The Lab-Grown Diamond

At the heart of this design is a lab-grown diamond, embodying the clarity and brilliance of the North Star while aligning with modern values of sustainability and ethical craftsmanship. Created through innovative processes that reduce environmental impact, the diamond represents humanity’s ability to craft beauty responsibly. Its radiance symbolises hope and direction, blending timeless inspiration with a commitment to the future.

Design Inspired by the North Star’s Prominence

The minimalist design of this ring places the central diamond at its heart, reflecting the North Star’s solitary prominence in the night sky. The platinum band offers a timeless and durable foundation, its cool tone and strength serving as the perfect contrast to the diamond’s brilliance. This design captures the enduring role of the North Star as a beacon of light, embodying the elegance and clarity of its celestial presence.

Night and Day Contrast

A unique contrast between finishes brings additional depth to this design. The matte finish on the band’s top edge evokes the calm expanse of the night sky, while the polished sides capture light, mimicking starlight breaking through the darkness. This dual finish honours the North Star’s constant presence as a guide through both night and day, creating a design that is both symbolic and visually striking.

Purity and Direction of the North Star

At the heart of this ring lies a single, brilliant diamond, symbolising the purity and solitude of the North Star. Just as it stands alone as the brightest guiding light in the heavens, the diamond reflects clarity, purpose, and direction. This design encapsulates the essence of the North Star’s role in the night sky, offering the wearer a powerful connection to its timeless brilliance.

This ring can be customised with gems and precious metals of your choice.