Verdant Vintage: Ring in Colombian emerald and old-cut diamond from 1920
On this elegant Estate engagement ring in platinum dating from 1920, the natural Colombian emerald radiates its lush green color over eight large old mine cut brilliant diamonds and ten smaller old mine single cut brilliant diamonds. At the front and back of this magnificent center, a tip adorned with two diamonds is folded over a cushion of diamonds to reach the emerald, giving it extra sparkle. On the left and right, two baguette cut diamonds frame the 1.03-carat stone, like guardians. From there, two other pierced diamond-shaped diamonds burst out, like stars, towards the diamonds of the band.
The brilliance of each azure setting will highlight your eternal vigil of affection filled with blankets of diamonds and stars topped with a blooming emerald.
Antique jewelry group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
excellent condition
- (more info on our condition scale)
Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable control mark, we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style:
Estate
- See also: estate jewelry or more information about styles
Period:
circa 1920
- (events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)
Material:
platinum
- (more info about precious metals)
Additional information:
Engagement rings were used in Roman times, but their return to the West only took place in the 13th century. The first documented use of a diamond ring to symbolize engagement was by Archduke Maximilian of Austria at the imperial court of Vienna in 1477, at his engagement to Mary of Burgundy.
Before the 20th century, other types of engagement gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be often received a thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly widespread in religious groups that rejected jewelry. Engagement rings only became the norm in the West at the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings only became widespread in the 1930s. Today, 80% of women are given a diamond ring for their engagement. (Source: Wikipedia)
Diamond(s):
Eight old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00 ct; Ten old mine single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.38 ct; Two baguette cut diamonds (long rectangular) with an estimated weight of ± 0.12 ct.
- All diamond weights, color shades and clarity are approximate as the stones have not been removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mount.
Total diamond weight:
about 1.50 crt. (color and clarity: G/I, si/i).
Gemstones:
One natural Colombian emerald weighing 1.03 ct. (color etc.: fine color quality (see photos for certificate)
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
- (more info about birthstones)
Hallmarks:
No trace.
- (more info about hallmarks)
Dimensions:
width of the ring at the top of the finger 1.48 cm (0.58 inch)
Weight:
7.10 grams (4.57 dwt)
Continental ring size:
59 and 18¾,
US size
8¾,
UK size:
R
Resizing:
Free resizing, but due to the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it in all sizes; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing, we have to charge).
- (more information about ring sizes)
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Verdant Vintage: Ring in Colombian emerald and old-cut diamond from 1920
On this elegant Estate engagement ring in platinum dating from 1920, the natural Colombian emerald radiates its lush green color over eight large old mine cut brilliant diamonds and ten smaller old mine single cut brilliant diamonds. At the front and back of this magnificent center, a tip adorned with two diamonds is folded over a cushion of diamonds to reach the emerald, giving it extra sparkle. On the left and right, two baguette cut diamonds frame the 1.03-carat stone, like guardians. From there, two other pierced diamond-shaped diamonds burst out, like stars, towards the diamonds of the band.
The brilliance of each azure setting will highlight your eternal vigil of affection filled with blankets of diamonds and stars topped with a blooming emerald.
Antique jewelry group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
excellent condition
- (more info on our condition scale)
Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable control mark, we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style:
Estate
- See also: estate jewelry or more information about styles
Period:
circa 1920
- (events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)
Material:
platinum
- (more info about precious metals)
Additional information:
Engagement rings were used in Roman times, but their return to the West only took place in the 13th century. The first documented use of a diamond ring to symbolize engagement was by Archduke Maximilian of Austria at the imperial court of Vienna in 1477, at his engagement to Mary of Burgundy.
Before the 20th century, other types of engagement gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be often received a thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly widespread in religious groups that rejected jewelry. Engagement rings only became the norm in the West at the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings only became widespread in the 1930s. Today, 80% of women are given a diamond ring for their engagement. (Source: Wikipedia)
Diamond(s):
Eight old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00 ct; Ten old mine single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.38 ct; Two baguette cut diamonds (long rectangular) with an estimated weight of ± 0.12 ct.
- All diamond weights, color shades and clarity are approximate as the stones have not been removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mount.
Total diamond weight:
about 1.50 crt. (color and clarity: G/I, si/i).
Gemstones:
One natural Colombian emerald weighing 1.03 ct. (color etc.: fine color quality (see photos for certificate)
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
- (more info about birthstones)
Hallmarks:
No trace.
- (more info about hallmarks)
Dimensions:
width of the ring at the top of the finger 1.48 cm (0.58 inch)
Weight:
7.10 grams (4.57 dwt)
Continental ring size:
59 and 18¾,
US size
8¾,
UK size:
R
Resizing:
Free resizing, but due to the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it in all sizes; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing, we have to charge).
- (more information about ring sizes)
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On this elegant Estate engagement ring in platinum dating from 1920, the natural Colombian emerald radiates its lush green color over eight large old mine cut brilliant diamonds and ten smaller old mine single cut brilliant diamonds. At the front and back of this magnificent center, a tip adorned with two diamonds is folded over a cushion of diamonds to reach the emerald, giving it extra sparkle. On the left and right, two baguette cut diamonds frame the 1.03-carat stone, like guardians. From there, two other pierced diamond-shaped diamonds burst out, like stars, towards the diamonds of the band.
The brilliance of each azure setting will highlight your eternal vigil of affection filled with blankets of diamonds and stars topped with a blooming emerald.
Antique jewelry group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
excellent condition
- (more info on our condition scale)
Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable control mark, we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style:
Estate
- See also: estate jewelry or more information about styles
Period:
circa 1920
- (events and facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)
Material:
platinum
- (more info about precious metals)
Additional information:
Engagement rings were used in Roman times, but their return to the West only took place in the 13th century. The first documented use of a diamond ring to symbolize engagement was by Archduke Maximilian of Austria at the imperial court of Vienna in 1477, at his engagement to Mary of Burgundy.
Before the 20th century, other types of engagement gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be often received a thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly widespread in religious groups that rejected jewelry. Engagement rings only became the norm in the West at the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings only became widespread in the 1930s. Today, 80% of women are given a diamond ring for their engagement. (Source: Wikipedia)
Diamond(s):
Eight old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00 ct; Ten old mine single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.38 ct; Two baguette cut diamonds (long rectangular) with an estimated weight of ± 0.12 ct.
- All diamond weights, color shades and clarity are approximate as the stones have not been removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mount.
Total diamond weight:
about 1.50 crt. (color and clarity: G/I, si/i).
Gemstones:
One natural Colombian emerald weighing 1.03 ct. (color etc.: fine color quality (see photos for certificate)
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
- (more info about birthstones)
Hallmarks:
No trace.
- (more info about hallmarks)
Dimensions:
width of the ring at the top of the finger 1.48 cm (0.58 inch)
Weight:
7.10 grams (4.57 dwt)
Continental ring size:
59 and 18¾,
US size
8¾,
UK size:
R
Resizing:
Free resizing, but due to the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it in all sizes; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing, we have to charge).
- (more information about ring sizes)
