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Antique diamond engagement ring made in the 1880's

This antique diamond engagement ring is not only set with three main diamonds, but also four smaller diamonds between to add that extra sparkle and charm to the ring.

Made in 18 carat gold in the 1880's, the three larger mine cut diamonds total 1.32 carats and the four rose cut diamonds 0.04 carats. In recent years there has been such a resurgence in genuine antique cut diamonds, and these are just gorgeous in an original antique setting.

From the sides there is the most beautiful scroll work that adds even more character to the ring and at the centre it measures 6.6mm wide by 13.6mm across.

There is something so special about antique engagement rings, and there is something so wonderful about this one.

Stock# ET280

Circa: 1880

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Antique diamond engagement ring made in the 1880's

This antique diamond engagement ring was hand made in the Victorian period in the 1880's. It is set with three antique mine cut diamonds and four smaller rose cut diamonds between. With a beautiful scroll work design on each side, it was made in 18 carat gold.

What is a mine cut diamond? What is a cushion cut diamond?

At the start of the 18^th century, a great leap forward emerged with the “invention” of the new 58-facetted diamond. At the time, these were the closest resemblance to today’s brilliant cut diamond. These are referred to as old mine cut diamonds, or "old miners" as well as "cushion cut diamonds" . These were cut often squarish or cushion shaped, with quite a steep angle on the crown and pavilion. This was to maximise weight retention in the diamond. As well as these features, the “old miners” often had quite a large culet or collet, the horizontal base formed by the blunting of a point when the stone is cut as a brilliant.