Exclusively Offered by Three Over Six
Rigel — a one-of-a-kind necklace that brings the brilliance of the cosmos to the world of high jewellery. Handcrafted by Australian jeweller Matthew Ely and presented exclusively by Three Over Six, this luminous composition of unheated Ceylon sapphire and white diamond is not merely worn — it is remembered. At once celestial and sculptural, Rigel is a future heirloom designed to live far beyond the moment.
The Details
Named after one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Rigel draws its identity from the blue-white supergiant that anchors Orion’s left foot — a celestial beacon long associated with brilliance, clarity, and cosmic significance. The necklace pays homage to that legacy not merely in name, but in composition. At its centre: a 22.24-carat Ceylon sapphire of exceptional calibre — unheated, eye-clean, and saturated with an oceanic blue that shifts subtly with ambient light. Stones of this quality are exceedingly rare, and in Rigel, that rarity is elevated by design. The result is a piece that feels both timeless and entirely inimitable — a true collector’s jewel in an era of replication.
Rigel is a study in versatility — engineered with dual modes of wear that shift effortlessly between refined understatement and red-carpet presence. It can be secured with a minimalist diamond-set sleeve for a more restrained profile, or elevated through a removable halo enhancer, set with 24 vivid sapphires and 40 white diamonds, designed to orbit the centre stone in brilliance. Constructed entirely in 18ct white gold, the necklace is a technical triumph: 128 individually set diamonds, hand-finished claws, and precision-engineered hinges that allow the piece to articulate fluidly with the wearer’s movement. This is not merely fine jewellery — it’s high craftsmanship at an architectural scale.
What sets Rigel apart isn’t just its technical mastery or gemstone pedigree — it’s the emotional gravity it carries. This is a piece that doesn’t demand attention; it earns it. Its glow is subtle, deliberate, and deeply evocative — the kind of presence that suggests legacy over luxury, permanence over display. Rigel is not simply an acquisition, but a future heirloom — a piece that marks milestones, anchors meaningful collections, and resonates with collectors who value depth as much as brilliance. Whether chosen to commemorate a moment or as an enduring addition to a generational vault, Rigel offers something increasingly rare: beauty with lasting significance.
Specifications
Gemstones
- Cushion-Cut Ceylon Sapphire: 22.24ct — vivid blue, unheated, eye clean
- Pear-Shaped Sapphire: 6.03ct — vivid blue, eye clean
- Pear-Shaped Diamond: 1.72ct — H colour, VVS2 clarity (GSL certified)
- 24 Round Sapphires: 3.83ct total — vivid blue, uniform calibre
- Additional White Diamonds: 15.06ct — G colour, VS clarity
- Halo Enhancer Composition: 40 diamonds and 24 sapphires, set in 18ct white gold
Total Carat Weight
- Sapphires: 32.10ct
- Diamonds: 16.78ct
Craftsmanship
- Metal: 18ct white gold
- Weight: 49.79g
- Made by: Matthew Ely Jewellery, Australia
- Certified by: Gem Studies Laboratory (GSL)
Private Acquisition
Rigel is a one-of-one creation — distinguished not only by its craftsmanship and gemological integrity, but by its absolute exclusivity. This piece is not part of a collection, nor will it be reissued. With its investment-grade unheated sapphire, architectural design, and artisanal execution, Rigel represents an acquisition of exceptional rarity and permanence.
The necklace is available strictly by private arrangement. All enquiries will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
For acquisition enquiries, certification documents, or to experience Rigel by private appointment — in person or virtually — please reach out to: