When my client asked for something modern with a vintage feel, I felt it was an opportunity to source some amazing old cut diamonds to show him. An old mine cut diamond evokes the past; they're measured by eye and cut by hand making each cut entirely unique.

This amazing 1.59ct diamond was stand out; not quite round, not quite cushion (a typical trait of an old cut diamond) and has such a timeless romance to it. We set it in 18ct yellow gold in my signature style petal setting with modern round brilliant cut diamonds on the shoulders to really emphasise the main stone.

The couple got engaged over the summer in one of my favourite spots on the East Coast of Scotland - I am so happy for them both!