The brief.
The two-tone was the starting point. The client wanted the stone to feel seamless with the claws — no contrast between the setting and the diamond. A white gold head against the yellow band gave us that fluidity without losing the warmth of the gold underneath.

The build.
The side halo was the setting decision. Not a hidden halo — a gallery rail set slightly lower, wrapping over the claws instead of sitting underneath them. From the top of the ring, you can see it. That was the point: something with the structure and resilience of a gallery, but more visible, more intentional. Small cat claws hold the oval cleanly without crowding the stone.

The result.
The oval was chosen specifically for the client’s hand — a shape that accentuates long fingers and lets the two-tone do its work.