I am selling an assortment of antique jewelry which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Please see my other offerings - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
My diamond clusters are always popular but this one combines the cluster with a belcher setting where the large circular / bullseye ring face props up the 21 diamonds in multiple prongs. Nice geometry and an almost pave look with the top all diamond encrusted, the 21 stones totaling around 2/3 of a carat total (0.68tdw). Unique in that this antique piece is entirely in yellow gold - often we see prong work in white gold, silver or platinum as they favored setting diamonds in white metal during the period. I got this piece in England. Stamped for 18k with an antique hallmark but the date letter was lost in a sizing. Likely end of 1800s to early 1900s.
Wide, domed shoulders arc up towards the flat ring face. Nice geometry in a ring stack.
Antique box not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
It is a size 7 1/2, a little over but does not reach size 7 3/4. It weighs a sturdy 7.2 grams.
The ring face is 13.5mm north south. It stands 5mm tall off the finger.
Exact carat weight is unknown as I would not remove the stones but the largest at center is about 2.7mm and the others are 1.5-2.5mm each. Just using estimates I am getting around .68 ctw in diamonds.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Typical antique diamonds with varying warm hues, under magnification some have a peachy coloring but to they eye read warm to gray. Many of the diamonds are heavily included to the point that they are frosty. They are in good condition with no damage but some inclusions carry up to the surface leaving a small crease here or there. They are small stones so while the hues and frostiness is eye visible the piece still has a lovely sparkle and a great antique look.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
Thanks so much for looking at my items!
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