Lansadera Rings

Antique lansadera gold ring with old cut diamonds.  Notice the thin prongs!

I was so fascinated when I first saw this type of ring.  I thought it was of Indian origin until my mom pointed out that it’s a “lansadera” ring.  

Lansadera are pointed oval-shaped rings from the Philippines. These rings date back to the Spanish colonial era. “Lanzadera” is a Spanish word for shuttle, a boat-shaped piece of wood used as a device in the loom. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain for more than 300 years. Other countries have similar shaped rings called “navette” which means “little ship”.

With rough-cut or "diamante" stones

I sold a couple of these rings but my favorite ones are the antique rings with the thinnest of prongs.

Diamante stones on gold

Lansadera earrings and ring set

 The lansadera is usually encrusted with diamonds- either the faceted ones or "diamante” (rough- cut) diamonds.  Some featured pyrite ("diamante negra") and zircon stones.  The vintage ones usually set in silver have synthetic clear stones.

 With pyrite stones

Faceted diamonds on gold setting

Zircon stones