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Antique ruby and diamond ring made in 1887

This ring is not only so comfortable to wear, but is also so charming in its design and gemstones and will be the perfect ring to wear on any finger.

Made in 18 carat yellow gold during the Victorian era in Birmingham in 1887, the ring has such a soft gentle curve to the top an measures 6.6mm wide and tapers down to and elegant 2.2mm wide at the back.

Set in the centre is a vibrant antique mine cut diamond that measures 0.28 carats and is highlighted by the beautiful rubies set on each side. These rubies total 0.20 carats and compliment the diamond so well.

With an elegant design around each stone combined with them set low into the setting, this is the perfect ring to wear for any finger and occasion.

 

Stock# U343

Hallmarked: Birmingham 1887

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Description

Antique ruby and diamond ring made in 1887

This antique ruby and diamond ring was made in the Victorian era in 1887.

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

At the start of the 18th 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.

old mine cut diamonds

Images of the old mine cut diamonds.

 

Are antique diamonds conflict free?

Yes! Besides being hand made, antique diamond engagement rings are also set with conflict-free diamonds making them more ethical than some modern diamond engagement rings. Antique engagement rings from the Victorian era as well as the Art Deco era are more popular and sought after than ever before.

Where to buy antique engagement rings in Sydney?

At Kalmar Antiques we always have a varied and vast range of genuine antique engagement rings. We have many from the Georgian era, through the Victorian era to the ever-popular Art Deco era of the 1920’s to the 1940’s.

 

Click here to see more antique engagement rings currently in store:

https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product-category/antique/antique-engagement-rings-antique/

Click here to see more antique rings that are currently in store:

https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product-category/antique/antique-rings-antique/

A link to the beautiful Victoria & Albert museum in London:

https://www.vam.ac.uk/

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