Tiffany & Co. just unveiled the Sixteen Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring as part of a new expression of the renowned Sixteen Stone collection. This debut enhances the wedding band originally designed by Jean Schlumberger in 1959. The Sixteen Stone is an expression of love’s nurturing forces, which fits neatly into the House’s Love & Celebration category.

In addition to the Sixteen Stone wedding band, Jean Schlumberger has also designed sketches of solitaire diamond rings. Born in Alsace, France, in 1907 to a family of textile manufacturers, Schlumberger continuously found inspiration in garments, couture, and the artistry of woven fabrics. He joined Tiffany in 1956, where he would spend decades translating textile-inspired forms into sculptural, bejeweled artworks. Although Schlumberger died in 1987, his use of woven gold prevails in the brand’s design technique for its rings. This modern interpretation of Schlumberger’s rings pays tribute to the designer’s vision and legacy while adding a contemporary twist. 

As the face of the new campaign, Natalie Portman, one of the global ambassadors of the company, wears the new ring style for the House.

The Sixteen Stone solitaire diamond ring features an eye-catching center diamond, available in 2 to 2.99 carat sizes, set within a unique basket of X-shaped prongs, as an element of the original design that echoes the cross-stitch inspiration at the heart of the collection. Six hand-applied 18k yellow gold X motifs seemingly “stitch” together diamonds along the platinum band. Each ring is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, a technique that is a very taxing combination that emphasizes Tiffany’s material and form. 

The result is a ring that seamlessly merges artistry and engineering, something that has been a long-standing commitment of Tiffany & Co.’s to precision, craft and creativity. But for those attached to the other pieces from the Sixteen Stone collection, the solitaire ring is aligned for pairing and stacking with other pieces so you can dazzle the world with whatever combination suits you.

This is the first time consumers are being introduced to the Sixteen Stone all-metal rings, alongside five new styles within the broader Sixteen Stone collection. Together, these designs expand the House’s Love & Celebration category with a wide range of offerings from high jewelry pieces to refined, everyday expressions. The stunning ring can be yours for $18,000, but can you really put a price tag on love and nurturing that come alive in a ring?