Hessonite Garnet Empire Setting

Most of our clients come in with existing jewelry pieces they want to redesign, but this client arrived at her appointment in our Nashville studio with a loose Hessonite garnet that she wanted to make a ring for.

The cushion cut Hessonite garnet our client brought in.

Once the client saw the original Empire setting–a ring in Brooke's personal collection that she had designed to safely hold a garnet from a childhood ring–she knew it would be perfect for her own garnet.

The final CAD rendering of the client's garnet Empire setting.

The wax model with the client's garnet in place.

The finished result is a stunning combination of buttery yellow gold and the vibrant red-orange tones of the Hessonite garnet.

The final Empire setting with the Hessonite garnet.