ABOUT:
Ornate and beautiful figural ring in a floral and bow shape with the swooped center set with rose cut diamonds leading up to the larger prong set old mine cut diamonds. A glittering figural piece from the glittering Belle Epoque period in France. Almost wears like a tiara ring with the taller top, so it is beautiful to layer and also striking worn alone.
Worn French hallmark for 18k gold. The shank has a lovely slightly rosy hue from patina and age.
Antique boxes, props, staircases and bannisters ; ) not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 8. Ring face is 15mm north south. It weighs 3.1 grams.
The largest old mine cut is about 3.5mm and the smaller is about 2.5mm. The other diamonds are 1-1.5mm each.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
There is a weld at one shoulder that was tidily done and is mostly seen under magnification. There is a replacement diamond there which is a small upside down single cut which reflects the light just slightly different than the rose cuts but they are all small so they all add a nice glint of sparkle. Typical old rose cut diamonds with some inclusions, nicks, frosty and irregular edges, likely have always been that way as they were rough cut by hand.
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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