Antique - vintage ring. Gold diamonds. Made circa 1930-45. Origin not known. Suitable for a man or a woman and suitable for every day, elegant or engagement ring.
Independent professional gemological appraisal.
Antique - vintage ring. Gold diamonds. Made circa 1930-45. Origin not known. Suitable for a man or a woman and suitable for every day, elegant or engagement ring.
Independent professional gemological appraisal.
Measurements:
Weight is 11.5 grams. Slightly under US size 9 1/2. Rose-cut diamonds appraised as G in color, 2.81ct.
Description :
In France, rings like this are called 'Marguerite' which means Daisy because they look like these flowers. A central rosecut diamond (measuring approx 0.75ct) is raised in the centre of the bezel. It is surrounded by further rose cuts (2.06ct). The diamonds are of a fabulous transparency and while there are some inclusions, they are mainly near the sides of the stones, so that the appearance of water is not sullied. Unusually, the diamonds are entirely held in 23k yellow gold (usually, they are set in white metal). They are held by the gold being pulled up on their sides as well as prongs.
The band or shank of the ring is unusually wide and therefore especially suitable for a man or woman who wants a strong and sturdy look. Simple engraved lines form a block-like pattern on the shoulders and sides and the back of the shank is plain gold.
This is an unusual and very versatile ring. It is suitable for any occasion and can even be considered as an engagement ring. The diamonds are exceptional.
NOTE: the yellow color in some of the pictures is the gold showing through the transparent diamonds. The diamonds are not at all yellow.
Marks and Metal: No marks. Gold was electronically tested as 23k.
Condition:
Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.
THE STORY:
I wouldn't be surprised if these stones came from the collection of a Maharajah in India who had the gems reset in Europe early in the 20th century.
The diamonds are old - older than the ring itself. Their quality suggests they once belonged to a maharajah perhaps adorning a ceremonial turban, or sewn into the hilt of a dagger meant only for display. In the early 20th century, as empires shifted and fortunes changed hands, these stones were traded to European jewelers who understood their gravity.
One such jeweler perhaps in Paris, perhaps in Vienna set them into this ring. But he did not make it for a debutante or a duchess. He made it for permanence. The band is thick, the gold nearly pure, the design unapologetically strong. It is a ring meant to endure. I bought this ring in India, but the seller claimed it is not Indian.
Weight is 11.5 grams. Slightly under US size 9 1/2. Rose-cut diamonds appraised as G in color, 2.81ct.
Description : In France, rings like this are called 'Marguerite' which means Daisy because they look like these flowers. A central rosecut diamond (measuring approx 0.75ct) is raised in the centre of the bezel. It is surrounded by further rose cuts (2.06ct). The diamonds are of a fabulous transparency and while there are some inclusions, they are mainly near the sides of the stones, so that the appearance of water is not sullied. Unusually, the diamonds are entirely held in 23k yellow gold (usually, they are set in white metal). They are held by the gold being pulled up on their sides as well as prongs.
The band or shank of the ring is unusually wide and therefore especially suitable for a man or woman who wants a strong and sturdy look. Simple engraved lines form a block-like pattern on the shoulders and sides and the back of the shank is plain gold.
This is an unusual and very versatile ring. It is suitable for any occasion and can even be considered as an engagement ring. The diamonds are exceptional.
NOTE: the yellow color in some of the pictures is the gold showing through the transparent diamonds. The diamonds are not at all yellow.
Marks and Metal: No marks. Gold was electronically tested as 23k.
Condition: Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.
THE STORY:
I wouldn't be surprised if these stones came from the collection of a Maharajah in India who had the gems reset in Europe early in the 20th century.
The diamonds are old - older than the ring itself. Their quality suggests they once belonged to a maharajah perhaps adorning a ceremonial turban, or sewn into the hilt of a dagger meant only for display. In the early 20th century, as empires shifted and fortunes changed hands, these stones were traded to European jewelers who understood their gravity.
One such jeweler perhaps in Paris, perhaps in Vienna set them into this ring. But he did not make it for a debutante or a duchess. He made it for permanence. The band is thick, the gold nearly pure, the design unapologetically strong. It is a ring meant to endure. I bought this ring in India, but the seller claimed it is not Indian.
