Bold elegance meets celestial beauty. This stunning engagement ring features a 1.59-carat marquise salt and pepper diamond crowned with eighteen sapphire accents. A ring fit for the goddess herself—luminous, unique, and utterly unforgettable.

Named for Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Fertility, this ring embodies divine radiance and sovereign grace. Freya, whose name means "Lady," presided over love, passion, beauty, magic, gold, war, and death—teaching us that true love encompasses the full spectrum of existence, that authentic devotion honors both light and shadow, and that the most profound commitments are made by those who embrace their complete, complex nature.

Freya wept tears of pure gold for her beloved, commanded powerful seiðr magic, wore the legendary Brísingamen necklace, and chose her own path in all matters of love and destiny. She represents beauty that encompasses strength, love that requires courage, and devotion chosen freely by those who belong first to themselves.ONE OF A KIND: This is a singular piece—once it finds its destined wearer, it will never be recreated in this exact form. Like Freya's golden tears, certain treasures appear only once.

Salt & Pepper Diamond: The Stone of Authentic Beauty

At the heart of this masterpiece lies a magnificent 1.59-carat marquise cut salt and pepper diamond—a gemstone that celebrates the beauty of imperfection, the truth of natural diversity, and the cosmic wonder within each unique stone. Unlike traditional white diamonds valued for flawlessness, salt and pepper diamonds embrace their inclusions, creating ethereal galaxies of black, white, and gray that make each stone utterly irreplaceable.

Known as the "Stone of Authentic Love," salt and pepper diamonds symbolize relationships that honor the whole person—the perfect moments and the messy ones, the clarity and the complexity, the pristine and the beautifully imperfect. These diamonds teach us that true beauty lies not in conforming to standards but in celebrating what makes us irreplaceably unique.

The Marquise Cut: The Navette of Destiny

The marquise cut, with its elongated oval shape and dramatic pointed ends, has been called the "navette" or little boat—a vessel to carry two souls on their shared journey. This cut maximizes the diamond's surface area, creating exceptional visual impact and the illusion of even greater size while showcasing the stone's unique galactic inclusions in all their glory.

The marquise shape has regal history: commissioned by King Louis XV of France to resemble the smile of his beloved Marchioness. While we reject possessive love, we honor this cut's association with distinctive beauty, elegance, and the power of being utterly unforgettable.

Set in a classic 4-prong solitaire, this diamond rises above the band, allowing light to illuminate its cosmic depths from every angle while creating maximum finger coverage—a substantial presence that speaks to the weight and beauty of authentic commitment.

Sapphire Crown: 18 Celestial Guardians

Adorning the 18K yellow gold band are eighteen sapphires (1.5mm each)—nine on each side, creating a luminous path leading to and from the radiant center stone. Sapphires, known as the "Stones of Wisdom and Truth," have been revered for millennia as gems of sincerity, spiritual clarity, and faithful devotion.

The number eighteen holds sacred significance: in Jewish tradition, 18 (chai) represents life itself. In numerology, 18 reduces to 9 (1+8=9), the number of completion, universal love, and spiritual enlightenment. The symmetrical placement—nine stones per side—represents balance, wholeness, and the sacred space where two individuals meet as equals.

These sapphires create a bridge between earth and sky, grounding Freya's celestial magic while honoring the earthly beauty of authentic, imperfect, real love.

Symbolism & Sacred Meaning:

This ring embodies the principle that true beauty—like true love—is found in authenticity rather than perfection. The salt and pepper diamond, with its unique cosmic inclusions, represents the beautiful complexity of real relationships: the unexpected moments, the perfectly imperfect days, the shadows integrated alongside the light, and the truth that what makes us different makes us irreplaceable.

The 2mm yellow gold band represents Freya's golden tears transformed into lasting metal—substantial enough to support lifelong promises, radiant enough to catch light like sacred fire, warm enough to embody love's tender glow.

Historical and Occult Symbolism:

Throughout Norse mythology, Freya was intimately connected with gold. Her tears fell as golden treasures wherever they touched earth. Her famous Brísingamen necklace was forged of gold by four dwarf brothers, representing beauty, power, and sovereignty claimed through courage and choice.

Salt and pepper diamonds are believed to be ancient—some formed over 3 billion years ago, making them among the oldest materials on earth. Their inclusions are not flaws but stories: cosmic events captured in crystal, pressure transformed into beauty, darkness and light frozen together in eternal dance.

Sapphires have adorned the crowns of royalty, the rings of clergy, and the talismans of mystics for thousands of years. Ancient Persians believed earth rested on a giant sapphire, its reflection coloring the sky blue—a testament to the stone's connection between earthly commitment and celestial blessing.

18K Yellow Gold: Freya's Sacred Metal

This ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold—the classic metal of royalty, prosperity, and timeless devotion. Yellow gold's warm, radiant glow perfectly evokes Freya's association with golden tears, solar energy, and the life-giving warmth of authentic love.

Unlike metals that fade or require replating, 18K yellow gold maintains its lustrous color for lifetimes, symbolizing commitment that doesn't diminish but deepens and enriches with time. The substantial 2mm band provides comfortable everyday wear while honoring the weight and significance of the promises it carries.

One of a Kind & Ready for You

This ring exists as a singular creation—already crafted with intention, already waiting for the soul it was meant to adorn. There is profound meaning in a talisman that finds you rather than being commissioned—as though destiny itself is placing a specific treasure into your hands at the precise moment you need it.

The 1.59-carat marquise diamond creates dramatic presence on the hand, elongating the finger while commanding attention with its substantial size and unique galactic beauty. The eighteen sapphires add subtle color and meaning without overwhelming the center stone's starring role.

Perfect as an engagement ring for those who embrace authenticity over perfection, a statement ring celebrating your unique journey, or a talisman honoring love that sees clearly and chooses consciously.

Key Features:

• 🌟 ONE OF A KIND: This exact ring will never be created again
• Ready to Ship: No 4-6 week wait—claim it now
• Handcrafted Excellence: Meticulously crafted in our New York studio with museum-quality precision
• Substantial Size: 1.59 carat marquise diamond creates dramatic presence
• Unique Inclusions: Each salt & pepper diamond is utterly one-of-a-kind
• 18 Sapphires: 1.5mm sapphires adorning the band (9 per side)
• Classic Setting: Bold 4-prong solitaire for maximum light and security
• Warm Gold: 18K yellow gold evoking Freya's golden tears
• Durable Band: 2mm width for comfortable, substantial everyday wear
• Symbolic Significance: Named for Freya, goddess of love, beauty, and authentic devotion
• Perfect for: Alternative brides, lovers of unique diamonds, those seeking authentic beauty over perfection, marquise cut enthusiasts, one-of-a-kind treasure seekers

Details:

• Material: Solid 18K yellow gold
• Band Width: 2mm
• Center Stone: 1.59 carat marquise cut salt & pepper diamond
• Side Stones: 18 sapphires, 1.5mm each (9 per side)
• Total Gemstones: 19 (1 diamond + 18 sapphires)
• Setting Style: Classic 4-prong solitaire
• Origin: Handmade in New York
• Availability: ONE OF A KIND - once sold, cannot be recreated
• Delivery: Ready to ship (sizing may be required—contact us)
• Current Size: 6.5

Contact us to:

• Confirm ring size or discuss sizing options
• Ask questions about the unique salt & pepper diamond
• Arrange viewing (if local to New York)
• Discuss payment options

Salt & Pepper Diamond Care: Salt and pepper diamonds are as durable as traditional diamonds (10 on Mohs scale) and suitable for everyday wear. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Their unique inclusions are natural and permanent—they will not change or deteriorate over time. Each inclusion is a 3+ billion-year-old cosmic event preserved in crystal.

At Vena Amoris, we craft unique engagement and wedding rings where old-world craftsmanship meets modern ethics. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted with love and unparalleled attention to detail.

This ring is waiting for its destined wearer. Is it you?

For the soul who finds beauty in authenticity, strength in vulnerability, and love that embraces the perfectly imperfect truth of two unique beings choosing each other exactly as they are.