RESERVED.

Antique diamond trilogy engagement ring. This lovely ring is set with three old mine diamonds across the top. The centre diamond is cushion in shape, narrower and very slightly wider than the flaking diamonds. The diamonds are all set in a simple crown shape rex style setting. The claws are platinum and the shoulders are topped in platinum giving the impression that this entire ring is platinum.

The diamonds are all antique cut, circa 1840s to 1900s. This style of diamond were hand cut for the different type of light available during that time period. They feature a very small table, top of the diamond, with incredibly steep crowns, and a slightly irregular, more cushion shaped outline. Old mine cut diamonds were cut before electricity was used in households and sparkle beautifully, especially in the lower, candle light they were originally cut over 100 years ago. Dates to around the late Victorian era.

Diamonds: 3, old mine cut. First measures 3.6 mm and is calculated in setting as 0.22 carats, J colour, SI2 clarity. Centre is cushion in shape and measures 3.4 mm to 3.8 mm, is calculated in setting as 0.25 carats, J colour, VS2 clarity. Third measures 3.5 mm and is calculated in setting as 0.21 carats, K colour, VS2 clarity.
Total carat weight, calculated as setting permits is 0.68 carats.

Hallmarks partial lost due to previous resizing. Reads PLAT. This ring is 18 carat yellow gold, tested, with the diamonds set into platinum, tested, and the shoulders topped in platinum.

Size: UK - N; US - 6 3/4; EU - 17 1/4. This can be sized down to I / 4.3 and up to P / 7 3/4. Sizing available for an additional fee.

Measures 4.55 mm wide and rises 5.2 mm tall on the finger.

Weighs 2 grams.


Listing is for the balance, which is due by 20th September.