La Chevalière Signet Ring

An Auvergne sapphire ringed by thirty black diamonds

$8,562
duties & taxes incl.
  • Recycled 18k gold
  • Handmade in Saumur, France
Ring size :

Size Guide

French ring sizes correspond to the circumference of the finger in millimeters. Measure the base of your finger with a strip of paper, preferably at the end of the day, then measure the length on a ruler.

Conversions, as a guide (France · United States · United Kingdom and Australia):

  • 38 · US ½ · UK A
  • 39 · US 1 · UK B
  • 40 · US 1¼ · UK C
  • 41 · US 1¾ · UK C½
  • 42 · US 2¼ · UK D½
  • 43 · US 2½ · UK E
  • 44 · US 3 · UK F
  • 45 · US 3¼ · UK G
  • 46 · US 3¾ · UK G½
  • 47 · US 4 · UK H½
  • 48 · US 4½ · UK I
  • 49 · US 5 · UK J
  • 50 · US 5¼ · UK K
  • 51 · US 5¾ · UK K½
  • 52 · US 6 · UK L½
  • 53 · US 6½ · UK M
  • 54 · US 6¾ · UK N
  • 55 · US 7¼ · UK O
  • 56 · US 7½ · UK O½
  • 57 · US 8 · UK P½
  • 58 · US 8½ · UK Q
  • 59 · US 8¾ · UK R
  • 60 · US 9¼ · UK S
  • 61 · US 9½ · UK S½
  • 62 · US 10 · UK T½
  • 63 · US 10¼ · UK U
  • 64 · US 10¾ · UK V
  • 65 · US 11¼ · UK W
  • 66 · US 11½ · UK W½
  • 67 · US 12 · UK X½
  • 68 · US 12¼ · UK Y
  • 69 · US 12¾ · UK Z
  • 70 · US 13 · UK Z+1
  • 71 · US 13½ · UK Z+1½
  • 72 · US 14 · UK Z+2½
  • 73 · US 14¼ · UK Z+3

The circumference in millimeters is the reference. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one or write to our workshop.

Surround :

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Made to order: delivery within 5 weeks in France, 7 weeks internationally

A white gold signet ring centered on an Auvergne sapphire and surrounded by black diamonds set in our workshop. The surround can also be made with white diamonds or sapphires.

A piece with an assertive design, made to be worn every day.

  • Metal: 18k white gold (750); gold weight 11 g
  • Stones: 1.67 ct Auvergne sapphire, untreated and unheated; surround of 30 black diamonds, 0.73 ct total
  • Sizes: FR 58 to 73 (approx. US 8½ to 14¼)
  • Craftsmanship: handmade in our workshop in Saumur, France

Remove your jewelry before swimming, exercising or applying perfume, and clean it with a soft cloth. Our workshop provides care and restoration for every piece we make.

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Metal
Recycled 18k gold (750)
Dimensions and weight
Gold weight: 11 g
Sizes: FR 58 to 73 (approx. US 8½ to 14¼)
Craftsmanship
Crafted or finished by hand in our workshop in Saumur, France
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Wipe with a chamois every two weeks to keep its shine, and have it polished once a year.

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Each piece is made for your order, handcrafted or hand-finished in our workshop in Saumur, France. In France, it is shipped by La Poste with declared value, to the address given at checkout or the pickup point of your choice, within 5 weeks of your order, making time included; for international delivery, allow 7 weeks. As soon as it ships, you will receive an email with the tracking number. For any question about delivery outside France, write to us.

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Cancellation, exchange and return terms are set out in our terms of sale. Our jewelry is covered by the two-year legal guarantee of conformity.

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The Story

A signet ring drawn around a stone

A signet ring is traditionally solid metal, made to bear a seal or a coat of arms. Ours keeps that bold silhouette but gives its top to a stone: a 1.67-carat Auvergne sapphire, ringed by thirty black diamonds. A piece made with 11 grams of white gold, designed to be worn every day.

The form

Heir to the seal

For centuries, the signet ring was a way to sign: its engraved top was pressed into wax to authenticate a letter or a deed. It kept a silhouette recognizable at first glance, a broad top resting on a solid band.

We kept that bearing, with 11 grams of white gold, and gave the top another purpose: to carry a stone and its surround.

The stone

An Auvergne sapphire

At the center sits a 1.67-carat Auvergne sapphire, unheated and untreated. Its blue is the stone's own color as cut, with no heating to change its hue.

The choice of surround changes how the stone reads. Black diamonds draw a clean frame that brings out the depth of the shade; white diamonds brighten it; sapphires extend it into a tone-on-tone of blues.

The surround

Thirty black diamonds, set in our workshop

Around the sapphire, thirty black diamonds, 0.73 carat in total, are set one by one in our Saumur workshop. Each stone is held by the metal of the mounting, close to its neighbors, so that the circle reads as a single line.

The ring is offered in FR sizes 58 to 73 (approx. US 8½ to 14¼). To keep it for years, a regular wipe with a chamois and a yearly polish at the workshop are all it needs.

On a signet ring, the stone takes the place of the crest: it has to bear being looked at every day.

The Stones

Center sapphire
1.67 ct · Auvergne, France · Unheated, untreated
Black diamond surround
30 stones · 0.73 ct in total

Stones described for the Black diamond surround; the surround varies with the option selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose the surround of the signet ring?

Yes. The surround comes in black diamonds, white diamonds or sapphires, around a center sapphire, on an 18k white gold (750) mounting.

Which sizes are available?

FR sizes 58 to 73, approximately US 8½ to 14¼. If you are between two sizes, write to the workshop before ordering.

Can the signet ring be worn every day?

It was designed for it. Simply take it off to swim, exercise or apply perfume, and bring it to the workshop once a year for a polish.

How long does delivery take?

Each piece is made by hand in our workshop in Saumur after you order. Allow 5 weeks for delivery in France and 7 weeks for international delivery, from the date of your order.

Can I cancel my order or exchange a piece?

Yes. You have 30 days from receipt of your piece to cancel your order or exchange it, under the terms set out in articles 3 and 17 of our terms of sale.

What warranty covers my jewelry?

Our jewelry is covered by the two-year legal guarantee of conformity from delivery, as well as the warranty against hidden defects, under the conditions set out in our terms of sale.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes: we ship to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the European Union. The price shown includes taxes and, outside the European Union, import duties. Insured delivery is free on orders of €1,000 or more; allow 7 weeks from the date of your order. For any question, write to us.

How do I find my ring size?

French ring sizes correspond to the circumference of the finger in millimeters. Measure the base of your finger with a strip of paper, ideally at the end of the day, then refer to the size guide on the product page, which gives indicative US and UK equivalents. If in doubt, write to our workshop.

The Workshop

The Workshop Welcomes You in Saumur

To choose a piece or a size, or to discuss a bespoke creation, the workshop welcomes you by appointment at 44 rue de Rouen in Saumur.