ANTIQUE 2.6 Carat 9 Old Mine Cut DIAMOND Daisy Cluster Ring 18k Gold & PLATINUM Belle Epoque Romantic Gift OmC Victorian Oval

ABOUT:

Of all the ring requests I receive, the old mine cut cluster is one in highest demand. And this is one of my larger to date with 9 old mine cuts totaling around 2.6 carats total weight in diamonds. The biggest head turning factor though is the amazing fire to these stones. It just emits light, even in ambient conditions. The diamonds have a wonderful clarity as well. Difficult to part with - I'm in love! Amazing glitter factor with a large footprint the finger for that chunky antique sparkle.

With the larger sized ring face, it is expertly crafted with a curve on the inside base of the ring face, to lie more comfortably against the finger. So it is just a delight to wear. A timeless classic and a real show stopper with exceptional sparkle factor.

Found in France. It has an old serial number stamped inside one ring shoulder. No gold hallmarks remain which is actually common for French pieces as they are marked in the back and often lost during a sizing or from wear. But sold to me from a reputable source in France where the standard is 18k and tested to confirm.

The shank has a rich and warm antique patina. The ring face is topped in platinum as was customary for the period to set the diamonds in a white metal (it was thought to increase their brilliance).

Antique box in photos is not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Feel free to check my website or request more photos or video as I have many besides those allowed here.

SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:

Size 5 1/2, a little over but does not reach 5 3/4. Weight is 5.9 grams. The ring face is 16x14mm and 6.7mm off the finger.

The center diamond is about 5.9mm and over .8 carat alone. The north and south end stones are 4mm each. The other six on the east west sides are about 3.6mm / .2 carat each. I would not remove them for exact measurements estimates to around 2.6 carats total weight in diamonds.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

Exceptional antique diamonds, especially considering these were cut in a much more limited supply than the mass produced pieces of today. We expect to see quirks and eccentricities in these one of a kind stones but most of these diamonds including the largest center stone are eye clean. As someone who looks at antique diamonds all day every day, I can also say they are fierier than most. It faces up bright white and sparkles even in ambient light, it is exceptional. The center stone has a very slightly eye visible indented natural inclusion at one spot of the girdle, seen only if it happens to catch the light in direct sun and you are seeking it out. One stone has a small indented natural inclusion that appears as a frosty speck but it is masked by the sparkly fire and not visible to my eyes. A few other tiny speck inclusions but no dingy areas, no dark carbon, nothing that stands out at all.

Four outside edge prongs are worn back so there is some age appropriate wear to the setting to keep an eye on over time but none of the stones move. Most of my buyers prefer original condition and gentler wear. Reinforcement can always be done but we typically ask to do the minimum possible vs. overworking the piece. The inside edge of the ring face is a tiny bit blunt but I did not find it uncomfortable to wear. A tiny seam to the back inside of the shank, not visible on the outside or seen in the least while wearing. The shank has some nicks and dings to the gold but it is a super sturdy setting and a thick gold shank.

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 : )

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All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).

Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.

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My items do very well without paperwork so I have not sent the stone for certification but always provide as much detail as possible with measurements, condition notes and many extra photos (see website) to capture it true to life in various lighting conditions, which can be translated to grading scales if desired.

The whole "4 C's" of cut, color, clarity, carat didn't come about until the 1940s so prior to that and especially on antique pieces, there was not as much emphasis placed on those things. (Sure people probably appreciated a certain look of a certain diamond as it appeared to the eye but it was not a graded scale like we have today.) So it is difficult to judge antique stones against modern day diamonds and their grading system. No two old cuts are the same as they were crafted in times lacking any modern standards. The diamond cutters of the time were experts at hand cutting each stone to enhance it which means that even lower color grades can be cut to appear whiter. (Although it is also worth noting that many antique collectors prefer and seek out antique diamonds with warmer hues.)

It is also interesting that "lower graded" diamonds in today's scale system, were some of the best on the market during this period! So it is less about their grades and more about the unique play of light and color that each one can offer. I read one article that put it nicely: “When searching for the perfect old cut diamond (for you), you need to view them through different eyes as you would for a modern diamond, Laboratory grading reports don’t offer too much information in regards to their individual beauty or sparkle which are based more on their individual character and uniqueness that each one potentially offers.”