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Art Deco diamond engagement ring set with a mine cut diamond
Here is a truly stunning Art Deco diamond engagement ring that epitomises everything about the era - elegance, sophistication and a style that has never gone out of fashion or desirability. Beautifully hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, the detail in the setting is just extraordinary and showcases the beautiful feature that platinum has even over white gold, in that it can be drawn into a fine wire and still retain the strength needed to support the diamonds. In the centre is a gorgeous antique mine cut diamond that was the forerunner to even the European cut diamond, and this one measures 0.40 carats and is G in colour and Si in clarity and has the beautiful charm of being hand cut so many years ago. Affectionately also known as "cushion cut diamonds" as they have a wonderful somewhat squaring shape to them, nothing beats a genuine antique diamond to adorn your ring. Set with two single cut diamonds on each side that lead to the half round band, this is one ring that will have you admiring it from every angle and make you so proud to wear it. Truly exceptional, this Art Deco diamond engagement ring is just so beautiful. Stock# ES9545 Circa: 1920 $7,800
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Diamond engagement ring set with a 1.75 carat European cut diamond
Here is a truly magnificent diamond engagement ring that was entirely hand made in platinum by our Master Jeweller who made this ring is a style and design of yesteryear. Sitting proud in the centre is a spectacular and large genuine antique European cut diamond that measures 1.75 carats and is J in colour and VS in clarity. This diamond faces up so bright and captures the light magnificently. There is nothing quite like a genuine antique cut diamond from over a century ago, and this ring sparkles so incredibly bright that it is destined to always be loved and admired. And then on each side there are three single cut diamonds that add an additional 0.16 carats to the ring. Not only do these diamonds look so elegant on the ring, but they also graduate so finely in size to accentuate to shoulders that they are set into. From the sides there is also the most elegant scroll work that adds to the charm and character of the ring and also highlights the beautiful pure white colour of platinum. This is a combination of new meets old, and is also an an example of what we can create using diamonds as well as techniques from a bygone era, so please feel free to speak to us to see what we could also create for you. Stock# ES9193 $32,800
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Antique diamond engagement ring made in the early 1900’s
This antique diamond engagement ring was made in the early 1900's and still retains a lovely hand engraving inside. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the ring is set with five European cut diamonds the diamonds come together to total 0.34 carats and are set in a beautiful design where the claws supporting the diamonds holds and secures them as well. Measuring 5.2mm wide at the centre by 12.8mm across, inside it is hand engraved with "Harry to Emma 25-6-10" which adds such a romantic feeling to the ring. Still in wonderful condition even after all these years, this lovely five stone diamond engagement ring will always be loved and treasured. Stock# ES9552 Circa: 1910 $1,650
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Handmade 1930’s Art Deco era diamond engagement ring
Here is such an elegant example of a genuine Art Deco diamond engagement ring that was made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum in the 1930's and will never go out of fashion or style. Art Deco jewellery often incorporated a "shape in a shape" design, where two different shapes coexist, and this can be seen perfectly here where there are three round early brilliant cut diamonds, each set into an eight sided octagonal setting. This is such a simple yet elegant way to set the diamonds and is typical of the beauty seen in genuine Art Deco engagement rings. The diamonds total 0.86 carats and sparkle so well and are set on a very elegant knife edge band that sits on the finger perfectly. Measuring 4.9mm wide at the centre by 14.5mm across, this is a perfect example of a genuine Art Deco diamond ring that will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES9559 Circa: 1930 $5,200
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Offset square diamond ring made during the Art Deco era of the 1920’s
Here is such a charming and elegant Art Deco diamond ring that will surprise many when they realise that it is over 100 years old, yes still looks as beautiful and modern today as when it was made. Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum in the 1920's, the way the square top is offset makes such an impact especially on the finger where it will always be admired. Measuring 9.2mm across in both directions, it is set with nine round early brilliant cut diamonds that total 0.18 carats. Along the edge of the border, the ring has a wonderful millgrain finish which was popular during the Art Deco period and can be seen as the elegant crimping along the edge which adds that extra character to an already very charming ring. This ring from the 1920's proves just why antique jewellery is as popular today as when they were first made. Stock# ES9509 Circa: 1920 $Sold.
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Art Deco diamond engagement ring made in platinum in the 1930’s
There is something so special and romantic about having a genuine Art Deco diamond engagement ring on your finger, and here is such a lovely example that has so much fine detail that will have you admiring it every time that you look upon it. Made in the 1930's in platinum, the detail in this ring is just wonderful and highlights the beauty of hand making a piece of jewellery combined with how fine platinum can be drawn into when making it into jewellery such as a ring. Although white gold is a fabulous metal used for centuries in jewellery making, it simply cannot be made as fine as platinum which was embraced by many jewellers of the Art Deco era. Sitting in the centre is a lovely 0.50 carat early brilliant cut diamond that is highlighted by a single cut diamond set on each side. The way the band elegant tapers down to the half round band makes it feel so comfortable on the finger, and the detail from all sides of this ring is truly amazing. Made in a design that will always look so beautiful, this is a truly romantic and gorgeous Art Deco diamond engagement ring that will always be loved and treasured. Stock# U178 Circa: 1930 $Sold.
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Three stone Art Deco era diamond engagement ring
This diamond engagement ring was hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum during the 1920's Art Deco period, and was made in such a classic and timeless design that has never gone out of fashion or style and will always remain so elegant on the finger from now and well into the future. Bezel set with three vibrant antique European cut diamonds that come together to total 0.48 carats, each diamond is surrounded by platinum which is such a beautiful durable pure white precious metal that was embraced by the jewellers of this era. Measuring 3.9mm wide at the centre by 12.1mm across, this ring sits so well on the finger and will be loved for eternity. Stock# ES9235 Circa: 1920 $2,150
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Hand made Art Deco engagement solitaire diamond ring
There is so much charm and character in this engagement ring that can only be achieved by making it by hand that also makes it so much more unique and special than a ring that has been CAD designed on a computer and then made in a wax mould. Made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum towards the end of the Art Deco period in the 1940's by the Australian jewellery company Saunders, the detail from every angle of this ring is just so beautiful to admire and will make any woman proud to wear it on her finger. Set with a round brilliant cut diamond in the centre that measures 0.18 carats, the incredible scroll work surrounding this ring wil have you admiring it from every angle. Still in wonderful condition, this is such a charming example of the detail and quality that can only be found in making a ring by hand during a wonderful era. Stock# ES9255 Maker: Saunders Circa: 1940 $1,850
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Art Deco diamond engagement ring hand made in platinum in the 1930’s
Here is such a beautiful and elegant diamond engagement ring that is the epitome of the Art Deco period of when it was made. Beautifully hand made in platinum in the 1930's, the setting and design of this ring elevates it so much further than a standard engagement ring and will have you admiring it from every angle. Sitting proudly in the centre is a beautiful European cut diamond that measures 0.68 carats and has all the charm and character of being cut by hand all those years ago. With such a beautiful sparkle to it, it is then further highlighted by three single cut diamonds on each side. However it is not just the diamonds that add charm to the ring, but the fact that they actually graduate in size so elegantly. And then if this wasn't enough, looking at the ring from the other sides there is an additional single cut diamond set into that amazing setting. All of these additional diamonds total 0.12 carats and add the perfect amount of extra sparkle to the ring. Following the band down there is such an elegant hand engraved design to finish the ring off perfectly and showcase how much thought and attention to the finest detail that went into hand making this ring all those years ago. From every angle that you look at this ring, there is no doubt that it is breathtaking and a true testament to what could be created during the wonderful hedonistic Art Deco period. Stock# ES9168 Circa: 1930 $Sold.
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Diamond engagement ring in platinum and our own 16 carat gold
It is one thing to design a ring on a computer with the help of a CAD program and have a ring cast in gold, it is another to have a ring that has been entirely made by hand in not only an antique style, but also using techniques used years ago as well as being made in a very unique colour and carat of gold. Made in platinum at the top, the rest is made in our own 16 carat gold. The story of how we came about our own 16 carat gold is published here and well worth a read: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/our-own-16-carat-rose-gold/Â The colour of this 16 carat gold has such a wonderful warm tone to it that looks amazing on the skin and combine this with genuine antique diamonds set into the ring in a handmade setting, and you have a diamond engagement ring like no other. Sitting proud in the centre is a gorgeous antique mine cut diamond which measures 0.51 carats and is H in colour and Si in clarity, meaning that it faces up lovely and white and has no inclusions that you can see with the naked eye. The mine cut diamond was first cut in the early 1700's and has become so popular in recent years that modern diamond workshops in Antwerp and India have started to cut diamonds once again in this cut, however nothing beats a genuine antique diamond. Then set on each side are three single cut diamonds that have been set in such a beautiful setting with a millgrain finish. The attention to detail is just wonderful and makes this ring so exciting to look at from every angle. An engagement ring should be as unique as you and not one that is a mass produced clone, and this engagement ring is as unique and special as you. Stock# U161 $Sold
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Antique style diamond engagement ring set with a European cut diamond
Here is a spectacular modern diamond engagement ring that is not only set with genuine antique diamonds, hand made using techniques and styles of yesteryear, but is also made in not only platinum, but our very own 18 carat yellowrose gold. Gold can be made into a combination of carats and colour by adding other alloys into the gold when molten. For example, adding more or less copper will make the gold a rose or pink colour, silver among other white alloys can produce white gold, and then there is 75% gold in the allow it is 18 carat gold and when 37.5% gold, it is 9 carat gold. Knowing all of this, our Master Jeweller who painstakingly hand made this ring created our own 18 carat Kalmar yellowrose gold that has the most magnificent and incredible soft yellow to rose colour that looks amazing on the skin and has such an incredible warm tone to it. Sitting proud in the centre is a fabulous old European cut diamond that measures an impressive 1.78 carats. European cut diamonds have increased so much in popularity in recent years, so much so that they are being cut today in the modern diamond workshops of Antwerp and India, however nothing beats a genuine antique cut diamond such as this one here. It is K in colour and VS in clarity and before you think that the diamond is tinted, you really have to see this ring as it will certainly change your opinion as set into the yellowrose and platinum, this diamond faces up so lovely and much whiter that you would think. Set on each side are three single cut diamonds that come together to total 0.18 carats and these earlier cut diamonds were used in this ring in keeping with the antique design. With the most wonderful scroll work on the sides, this is a truly exceptional and very unique diamond management ring like no other. This ring is just one example of what we can create using diamonds as well as techniques from a bygone era, so please feel free to speak to us to see what we could also create for you. Stock# ES9192 $32,800
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Platinum engagement ring set with a 3.21 carat mine cut diamond
Here is a truly exceptional diamond engagement ring that was hand made by our Master Jeweller entirely in platinum and in a design and style of yesteryear. Set with a magnificent genuine antique mine cut diamond, in recent years the earlier mine cut and European cut diamonds have become so popular, that even modern diamond cutting houses in Antwerp and India have started to cut diamonds in these shapes, however nothing beats a genuine antique cut diamond that was cut by hand over 150 years ago. This mine cut diamond, or "cushion cut" diamond as they are also known as, measures an impressive 3.21 carats and sparkle magnificently. It is K in colour and VS2 in clarity, and before you think that the diamond is low in colour, take a look at it on your finger and be amazed at how bright it faces up. Combine this with a beautiful clarity and you have a very impressive genuine antique mine cut diamond to wear with pride. The way the double claws on each corner of the diamond hold it securely, gives the impression of it being raised up high for all to see and to truly show off not only the beauty of the diamond, but the quality and attention to detail that went into making this ring. And then not only on the shoulders, but the other sides as well, there are a total of sixteen single cut diamonds that come together to total 0.30 carats. We chose to use single cut diamonds as if this was an Art Deco ring, this is the cut of diamond that would have been used. Like the ring being entirely handmade instead of cast or CAD made on a computer, using these earlier cuts of diamonds is not only in keeping in style of the ring, but also highlights the gorgeous mine cut diamond in the centre by all being a true reproduction. All of this showcases the fine craftsmanship of our Master Jeweller, using the same skills that made Art Deco jewellery so desirable. With the additional diamonds then being millgrain set which can be seen as the elegant crimping along the edge of the setting, the detail alone in this ring is truly superb with everything coming together in perfect harmony. From every angle and day or night, there is no doubt that this ring will always be loved, admired and cherished. This ring is just one example of what we can create using diamonds as well as techniques from a bygone era, so please feel free to speak to us to see what we could also create for you. Stock# ES9194 $68,800
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