This stunning gem is a rare teal coloured London topaz. It was custom cut for us by the renowned masterย gem cutter Doug Menadue at Bespoke Gemsย in Sydney and is exclusive to Lizunova Fine Jewels.
Natural blue topaz can vary in colour from very pale to inky blue, called London Blue, the most valuable of this spectrum. Topaz also naturally occurs in white and amber colours, the latter, Imperial topaz, is highly prized. Blue topaz never crosses into the green spectrum, and this teal-coloured wonder is a true gift of nature.
The original stone was a whopping 109 carat, but an unimpressiveย oval cut with a typical diamond checkerboard.ย Menadue designed a cut especially for this remarkable gem, to optimize light and accentuate the vibrant colour. The new, crisp rectangular octagonal cut, named Rhapsody Lizunova Variation, brings out the best of this magnificent gem, with strong flashes of teal throughout its beautiful, 68.6 carat form
Now it is truly a most spectacular, one-of-a-kindย gemstone and finely shows off the subtle blue, green and teal colours. Now set in a bespoke Art Deco inspired Rhapsody necklace in platinum and diamonds, this beautiful gem is shown off to its fullest.
This stunning gem is a rare teal coloured London topaz. It was custom cut for us by the renowned masterย gem cutter Doug Menadue at Bespoke Gemsย in Sydney and is exclusive to Lizunova Fine Jewels.
Natural blue topaz can vary in colour from very pale to inky blue, called London Blue, the most valuable of this spectrum. Topaz also naturally occurs in white and amber colours, the latter, Imperial topaz, is highly prized. Blue topaz never crosses into the green spectrum, and this teal-coloured wonder is a true gift of nature.
The original stone was a whopping 109 carat, but an unimpressiveย oval cut with a typical diamond checkerboard.ย Menadue designed a cut especially for this remarkable gem, to optimize light and accentuate the vibrant colour. The new, crisp rectangular octagonal cut, named Rhapsody Lizunova Variation, brings out the best of this magnificent gem, with strong flashes of teal throughout its beautiful, 68.6 carat form
Now it is truly a most spectacular, one-of-a-kindย gemstone and finely shows off the subtle blue, green and teal colours. Now set in a bespoke Art Deco inspired Rhapsody necklace in platinum and diamonds, this beautiful gem is shown off to its fullest.
What our Clients Say
Maria provided exceptional service in finding the correct centre stone to fit our design requirements and kept us appraised of her progress during this important time. Price was comparable to other jewellers offering the same service but her ability to source stones that met our requirements was unmatched. The result was a ring that has far exceeded our expectations and receives praise from all that see it!
BENJAMIN CROWE
2024-10-30
I cannot recommend Lizunova highly enough!
The boutique, personalised service made the purchasing process truly enjoyable and stress free.
The ring itself is absolutely stunning and unique. We both love it, and it gets compliments from everyone.
With such an important purchase, there was real peace of mind knowing I was buying from a local business that genuinely values its customers and has a true passion for what they do!
Thank you Maria!
Byron Craft
2024-10-29
We bought a sapphire engagement ring from Maria and can't recommend her enough. The process of selecting the ring was as enjoyable as the result is beautiful.
Maria took the time to patiently understand our ideas, intuitively capturing our style and preferences. Her ability to enhance our suggestions and refine every detail resulted in a piece that is truly unique and feels deeply personal.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for unique, high-quality jewellery crafted with care and creativity.
Georg Witting
2024-10-27
The whole process from start to finish was effortless and stress free and the finished product was better then I had hoped for.
As I was not able to go into the studio Maria kept me updated the whole way from helping with the design to sending videos and pictures of the finished product.
Thank you again Maria.
Nathan P
2024-10-23
This would be my fourth piece of jewellery from the Lizunova Fine Jewels. The service is impeccable. The quality of all pieces is amazing. Highly recommend as you will get a great value for the money spent.
Marina Rahman
2024-10-18
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Lizunova Fine Jewels, and I can't express enough how wonderful my experience was. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. Maria, in particular, was a gem! Her knowledge and passion for jewelry shone through as she guided me through the exquisite collections.
Each piece at Lizunova is a work of art, showcasing not only stunning craftsmanship but also a unique story. Maria took the time to understand my style and preferences, suggesting pieces that truly resonated with me. The attention to detail and the quality of the jewels are simply unparalleled.
What stood out the most was the personal touch Maria added to the experience. She made me feel valued and special, ensuring that I found the perfect piece to cherish. I left the store not just with beautiful jewelry, but also with a memorable experience that I will cherish.
If you're looking for stunning, high-quality jewelry paired with exceptional service, I wholeheartedly recommend Lizunova Fine Jewels. Thank you, Maria, for making my visit so extraordinary!
Chris Yaacoub
2024-09-30
Maria made the whole process easy and delightful!! The engagement ring turned out beautiful. And she said yes!! Thank you!!!
Nathan Psaila
2024-09-23
Maria herself was an absolute gem through the process of designing our engagement ring. It's a huge decision, as you'll wear this ring everyday forever (!), and Maria is so patient and provides expert advice at every step. After our first visit I had some concerns and she gladly had me back for another long consultation where I changed several aspects of the design. Our ring is perfect and one of a kind. We could not be happier with out choice and our experience with Maria!
Torrey Klett
2024-09-12
I highly recommend Lizunova to anyone in search of beautiful and unique gemstones. Working with Maria to create my dream ring was an effortless experience. I'm absolutely in love with my ring and hope everyone who visits Lizunova finds their own special piece!
Angela Chai
2024-08-05
Maria has been very helpful and professional throughout the process of designing the engagement ring and the wedding bands for myself and my partner. We knew how truly skilled and experienced she was when she came up with a wedding band idea after figuring out that my partner liked the art deco style. Her ability to ask questions outside of ring design to come up with something so perfect is a rare skill. If you are looking for the perfect ring(s), I would highly recommend consulting Maria.
Colin Ton
2024-06-21
Why choose Lizunova?
Finest hand-picked sapphires & diamonds
Each sapphire is carefully hand-picked for its quality, beauty and rarity. We use only high-grade,
conflict-free diamonds.
Superior design & craftsmanship
Exquisitely designed and expertly handcrafted rings and jewellery, to be cherished forever.
Locally made in Sydney, Australia
Ethically handcrafted in Sydney by our team of master craftspeople.
Insured global shipping
We ship worldwide and your parcel is insured in transit.
We are a local, ethical Sydney jeweller. All our pieces are designed and ethically handcrafted in Sydney, Australia to a meticulous standard. We specialise in custom sapphire engagement rings, diamond engagement rings and wedding rings, as well as bespoke jewellery design. We handpick each gemstone and diamond based on its beauty, rarity and quality, and use conflict-free natural diamonds sourced under the Kimberley Protocol, as well as lab diamonds.
We use Australian ring size measurements, which are in an alphabetical range from A-Z.
As your fingers contract and expand due to the temperature, humidity, exercise, etc, your ring will fit on your finger tighter or looser. Your ring should fit comfortably and you need to find a balance between too big and too small. It is recommended that you should have to push your ring on tightly over your knuckle and it should spin slightly around the base of your finger. There should be some resistance when the ring is taken off โ this will help to keep the ring on when your fingers are cold or wet. The correct size is the one that you feel the most confident and comfortable with.
We suggest that you size the finger you intend to wear your ring on at room temperature โ this should provide you with a size that should be close to perfect most of the time.
Top-heavy rings can tend to spin on your finger, as the base of your finger is usually thinner than your knuckle. We suggest when sizing your finger for a top-heavy ring, that you err on the tighter side, rather than a loose fit. This will mean that the ring will stay on the top of your finger and it will ultimately be more comfortable to wear.
If youโre choosing a wide ring, you will tend to go up a size. There is more surface area on a wider ring and therefore more metal to grip to your finger.
If you are interested in a ring that is 5mm or wider, we suggest going up a size (one size larger than the sizing gauge). We suggest going up another size if the ring you are interested in is 9mm or larger (two sizes larger than the sizing gauge).
If you are buying a ring as a gift for someone, we recommend that you measure the inside diameter of a ring the person youโre buying the gift for, regularly wears on the finger your gift will be worn on.
MEASURING YOUR FINGER
If you do not know your ring size you can use this guide to obtain an approximate measurement.
Before measuring the finger on which the ring youโre purchasing will be worn, please ensure the following:
Do not measure a finger when it is cold or too hot as this can have a significant effect on a ring size.
Ensure that the size you choose has some resistance going on, and especially coming off,ย the finger.
If you have a bigger knuckle and a thin part of the finger the ring will be worn on, the ring should be a very tight fit over the knuckle, to ensure that when it's worn it doesn't spinย on the finger.
If you have a smaller knuckle and the part of the finger where the ring will be worn is almost the same size as the knuckle, the fit where the ring will be worn should be tighter, as the knuckle will not stop it from sliding off.
There are significant size differences between the right and left hand, so we recommend you measure the finger of the hand you intend to wear your ring on.
To measure your finger you can use a tape measure or download ourย Ring Size Chart.
The number that lines up with edges of the opening is the โinterior circumferenceโ. Please note this number and then refer to ourย Ring Size Chartย to choose the correct ring size.
If you do not know your ring size you can use this guide to obtain an approximate measurement.
If you have a ring that is worn on the finger you need sizing, print out the ring size guide (take care to print it at 100%), and place the existing ring over the circles. Measure the inside of the ring against the outside of the circle. If you can hardly see the black line which goes around each circle, you have chosen the right size. Compare the ring to the adjacent circles to check that you definitely have the right size.
You can then double check this measurement by measuring the inside diameter of the ring, and matching that against the ring diameter measurements shown.
Alternatively, if you donโt have a ring available, you can measure the finger itself to obtain an approximate ring size. You can do so by wrapping a piece of string or thin strip of paper around the finger on which you wish to wear the ring, marking it with a pen where it overlaps. Measure the piece of string with a ruler to obtain the circumference of the finger, and compare that to the European Size measurement shown on the chart. We would recommend that in order to obtain the most accurate measurement when taking your ring size in this way, you do so at the end of the day when the finger is at its largest, and not when your hands are unusually cold as this would lead to a smaller ring size.
If you require any further assistance in obtaining your ring size, pleaseย contact usย and we will be happy to help.
