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

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:

Of all the ring requests I receive, the old mine cut cluster is always in high demand. And this is all original French antique is one of my larger to date with 9 extra chunky old mine cuts totaling around 2.6 carats total weight in diamonds. My favorite part would be the varying hues to the high crowned diamonds, so sought after and appropriate for the period. 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.

Some of the surrounding old mine cut diamonds have crown facets that are long and triangular scissor cuts with really high crowns. (Mine cuts typically have three rows of facets to the crown whereas these have the single row of long facets). Some are more square shaped but with the still softened cushion cut corners. Extra chunky with that great antique sparkle. These are often mistaken as Peruzzi so they definitely have some similarities. Perhaps a combination of a French cut / Old Mine Cut ? as diamond cutters at the time used their personal knowledge, taste and expertise to enhance each diamond. It is always fun to find uniquely cut antique diamonds!

Found in France with their hallmark for 18k gold and partial goldsmith stamp.

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 8. Weight is 4.55 grams. The ring face is 13.5mm in diameter and 8.1mm off the finger.

The center diamond is about 5mm and about .6 carat alone. The others are 3.6mm give or take, extra chunky and about .22 to .26 carat each. I would not remove them for exact measurements estimates to around 2.6 carats total weight in diamonds.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

Typical antique diamonds 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 many of the diamonds are eye clean. Two stones have one tiny carbon speck that is not eye visible but seen under magnification. Two have some frosty wisp inclusions, one of which reflects around giving that one stone a bit more frost to the eye but would not be graded below SI in modern scales. One stone has an area of indented natural inclusions on one edge that appear as an unpolished spot. It almost looks like a chip but it is not, GIA defines this as a dent that occurs under the surface of a diamond as a result of the diamond cutter's decision not to polish it off, because doing so could end up harming the diamond so the cutters would work around it - this is not considered a defect or blemish. A few other tiny speck inclusions but no dingy areas, no dark carbon, nothing that stands out at all.

As mentioned my favorite thing about it is the variance of hues. One appears a beautiful pale yellow hue in some light, two are brighter white and the others have varying degrees of warmth. This is because they were cut during a period when the mines in use produced generally warmer rough. Therefore it is a sought after characteristic of antique diamonds for enthusiasts like me. : )

There is wear to the prongs so this one, like most all antiques, is not appropriate for 24/7 wear. It is well made though so I usually see more loss with modern machine made pieces than with antiques. Four outside edge prongs are worn back and there is some age appropriate wear to the interior edges of the setting to keep an eye on over time but none of the stones move. The center stone is very well held with long prongs. 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 which can muddy the ring face.

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 stones 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.”