The Vanguard Studs

The Vanguard Studs bring the unyielding architecture of a full rub-over bezel to the ear. Stoney hand-burnishes a thick, unbroken collar of solid precious metal over the girdle of the sapphire, offering the ultimate protection for daily wear. There are no prongs to catch on clothing or to wear down over timejust a clean, modernist frame framing the stone.

But security should never mean sacrificing brilliance. To ensure the stone still activates under natural light, the side gallery of the bezel is deeply slotted. These architectural 'windows' allow ambient light to flood into the pavilion of the sapphire from the sides, illuminating the deep Forest Green or vivid Open Blue hues from within.

Crafting a heavy bezel with such an open gallery demands extreme precision at the bench. The metal must be milled thick enough to burnish smoothly over the top, yet open enough on the sides without compromising structural integrity. The result is a stud that feels invincible, but shines like a beacon.