French Antique .3 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring 18k GOLD Domed Band

ABOUT:

French antique unisex gypsy ring set with .3 carat (approx) old mine cut diamond in a domed setting. The diamond has a nice high crown and crops out of the ring face.

The gypsy ring was incredibly popular during the Victorian era into the early 1900s and its timeless design remains an ever favored and wearable choice for today. This ring is substantial enough to wear alone but also layers well with other pieces. Nice and sturdy hand feel with a great sparkle.

This is a Paris find. It bears French hallmarks for 18k gold, it has a warm, rosy patina. Not the vibrant pink rose gold of today but definitely a rosy hue. There is also a serial number engraved on the inside edge of the shank in an old font.

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:

Currently a size 6 on my ring sizer mandrel, a little over but does not reach 6 1/4. The diamond is about 4mm so around .3 carat? I would not remove it for an exact measurement but it widens out a further unknown amount in the setting. Ring face is 6.9mm north south, tapering towards the back but remaining wide. It stands 4.3mm off the finger.
Ring weighs 5.3g.

CONDITION NOTES:

As is typical for antique diamonds, it has some nicks and nibbles and natural linear inclusions that are slightly eye visible. Some of the nicks are the result of these inclusions carrying up to the surface. They are polished up in some spots so much of this is a natural characteristic of the stone. These things are only slightly eye visible and seen more under magnification or if you are looking for flaws under a loupe. It wears beautifully.

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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