I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Old mine cut diamond cluster rings are always in high demand for my shop and this is one of the best I've been able to find recently in terms of scale and wearability. I purchased this antique cluster ring in France, it is crafted in 18k gold and platinum with their hallmarks and totals about carats.
Amazing glitter factor with the large footprint the finger for that chunky antique sparkle. The stones face up notably fiery and bright as well which we love to find considering its compilation of hand cut diamonds produced in much more limited supply. Other pluses include the excellent platinum prongs making this ready for regular wear (which can be difficult to find on antique pieces.) Raised settings at each shoulder are set with a smaller old mine cut for an additional glint, this is a textbook French design. A timeless classic and a real show stopper with exceptional sparkle factor.
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 also request more photos or video as I have many besides those allowed here.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7 3/4 slightly snug. Weight is 4.4 grams. The ring face is 17x11mm and 5.6mm off the finger to the center stone. The center diamond is 4.6x4.2mm, around 0.4 carat alone. The eight diamonds in the halo are 3.4 to 3.9mm each. The diamonds in each shoulder are about 1.8mm I would not remove them for exact measurements but estimates to a little over two carats total weight in diamonds.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The prongs are in excellent shape so this one is ready to be shown off. Typical antique diamonds with a few with some slight hues but these are the old cuts that face up whiter and they are super fiery / sparkly compared to many from the period. Also typical in that they have some natural inclusions but nothing really glaring. Two stones have a tiny carbon speck. The others have frosty specks or flecks here and there, including the center stone which can reflect around a bit. One stone has some inclusions that carry up to the surface leaving a small indented natural inclusion. No large inky carbon spots so nothing that really stands out but the frost is more noticeable when studying each stone close up to seek it out. No chips to any of the diamonds, no frosty flakes of loss on the surface, really no major condition issues, just evidence of old cutting and typical antique diamonds estimated at around SI for the most part in clarity. Some patina which is lovely.
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 : )
I enjoy making my customers happy and matching unique pieces with new homes. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! It means a lot to me that you are visiting my shop! : )
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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.”
