Shahla Karimi Mid-Century Kahn Pear Ring with Cigar Band – Architectural Elegance Meets Modern Design

by SHAHLA

Model wearing the Mid-Century Kahn Pear Ring with Cigar Band, emphasizing its modern design and versatility in 14K yellow gold
Close-up of the 2.5 ct pear-shaped diamond in the Mid-Century Kahn Pear Ring, highlighting the high-polish finish and architectural inspiration
Side view of the Mid-Century Kahn Pear Ring with Cigar Band, showcasing the geometric design and negative space elements in 14K yellow gold
14K yellow gold Mid-Century Kahn Pear Ring featuring a 2.5 ct pear-shaped diamond with a removable cigar band, inspired by Louis Kahn's architectural designs
Stone:
Cultivated Lab Diamond
Total Carat:
1 ct
Color:
F
Clarity:
VS1
Material:
Platinum
Made In:
USA
Ring story · Wearable architecture

A ring built like
a piece of architecture.

The Shahla Karimi Mid-Century Kahn Pear takes its cue from architect Louis Kahn — geometric lines, deliberate negative space, and a 1-carat pear diamond paired with a bold cigar band. It’s less “engagement ring,” more small sculpture for the hand.

Who she is

For the woman with
an eye for design.

This is the one I reach for when someone tells me she’s into architecture, art, or clean modern design. She notices proportion and negative space, and she wants a ring that rewards a closer look.

She’d rather have something considered and unusual than a traditional solitaire — a ring that feels as intentional as everything else she chooses.

The kind of ring an architect would design — and exactly the kind she’d notice.
What sets it apart

Three things that make it
architectural.

01

A one-carat pear, cleanly set

At the centre is a 1-carat cultivated (lab-grown) pear diamond — F colour, VS1 — bright and clean, set to let negative space frame it. The geometry does as much work as the stone itself.
Why it’s clever
One ring, two moods — with the cigar band on it’s a bold statement, without it a clean solitaire. Rare flexibility in a fine ring.
02

A removable cigar band

The bold cigar band is removable, so the ring can shift from an everyday solitaire to a statement piece depending on her mood or the occasion. That versatility is genuinely rare and very useful.
03

Kahn-inspired negative space

Inspired by architect Louis Kahn, the design uses geometric simplicity and open space to feel light and modern rather than busy. It’s wearable architecture — structural, intentional, unmistakably contemporary.
The maker

About Shahla Karimi.

Shahla Karimi is celebrated for architecturally inspired fine jewellery made responsibly, often with cultivated diamonds and recycled metals. Her work is for people who love design with a concept behind it — and the Kahn Pear, with its negative space and removable band, is a perfect distillation of that ethos.

In real life

A statement that’s still
built for real life.

It’s offered in 14k yellow, white, rose gold or platinum, so you can tailor it to her. The everyday solitaire mode is comfortable and low-profile; add the cigar band when she wants presence. As with any pear, mind the pointed tip and its prong, and give it the occasional check. Ethically sourced diamonds mean it’s a piece to feel good about, too.

Common questions

FAQ — what people
actually ask me.

What makes this ring “architectural”?

It’s inspired by architect Louis Kahn, using geometric lines and deliberate negative space rather than a traditional prong setting. The result feels like a small sculpture — structural, modern, and intentional.

What does the removable cigar band do?

It lets one ring serve two looks — wear the solitaire alone for everyday, or add the bold cigar band for a statement. It’s a genuinely versatile design that adapts to her mood and the occasion.

Are the diamonds ethically sourced?

Yes — Shahla Karimi works with cultivated (lab-grown) diamonds and responsible materials, so this ring is as conscientious as it is striking.

Can I choose the metal?

You can. It comes in 14k yellow, white, rose gold, or platinum, so you can match it to her style and skin tone.

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the one?

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