Description

This beautiful old cut diamond ring (approximately 1.8 to 2 carats) is currently at my GIA Gemologist/Appraiser. I'm offering the ring now at a pre-appraised price, but will include the completed appraisal with the ring. If it doesn't sell before the appraisal is completed next week, I may adjust the price upwards in keeping with the appraisal results.)

In 14K gold with a platinum or early white gold head and settings, this beauty boasts 7 very chunky old mine cut diamonds with a slightly rustic cut. They all have beautiful blocky facets, high crowns, small tables and open culets. They are very fiery and bright - much better in person than they look in my photos.

The center measures approximately 4.3 x 3.75 mm, and the surrounding diamonds are larger, with the largest measuring approximately 5 x 4.6 mm.

Very bright and facing up white, I would judge them to be in the H-I-J range of near-colorless with eye-clean clarity and only some clear inclusions I can see under magnification.

In very good antique condition, I see very little wear to the diamonds, though I wonder if perhaps the two diamonds that are not cut quite as deeply as the other five diamonds could be very old replacements. If they are, they were matched beautifully, as I can only see a bit of difference in the depth and size in their settings under close scrutiny with magnification. (and those who know me, know how picky I am) The settings themselves show some wear, but are in quite good condition, with the white metal and detailing setting off the sparkle of the diamonds very nicely.

Super sparkly with great finger coverage, the diamond face of the ring measures approximately 12 mm in diameter. (about half an inch) The rise off the finger is just about 5 mm.

Size 5.75 with the slender band - it fits me more like a size 6 and could be sized within reason by a good jeweler. It comes in a gorgeous old red leather box.

My shop on Etsy is www.Franziska.etsy.com and I allow a three day review period. (ring must be returned in original condition with box and appraisal, please; return costs are the Buyer's responsibility.)

Insured USPS domestic shipping with tracking is included in my price on LT. Please try messaging me through Etsy if you don't hear back from me through LT - which sometimes acts wonky. Thank you!