{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-cushion-old-mine-cut-solitaire-engagement-ring","title":"Antique, Edwardian cushion old-mine cut diamond solitaire engagement ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to c.1905, this Edwardian era ring is set to centre with a cushion shape old-mine cut diamond with an approximate weight of 0.35ct. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeautifully balanced and thoughtfully proportioned, it embodies everything a classic solitaire should be - refined, timeless and effortlessly wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe old-mine cut is one of the earliest diamond cuts. Sourced from the historic mines of India or Brazil (the world’s first known diamond deposits) these stones possess a character impossible to replicate today. Their softly rounded cushion outline, born from hand-cutting rather than modern laser machines, gives them a romantic glow and gentle fire far removed from the sharper brilliance of modern-cut diamonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe diamond is elegantly claw-set in an open-back setting in platinum, a stronger metal than gold which had the advantage of complimenting the bright white glow of the diamond it holds. The gallery is intricately pierced in a linear motif and the shoulders are solid, lightly raised and taper gently to a solid 18ct yellow gold band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.35ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 4.5\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003emm; Width 4.2mm; Depth 2.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cushion old-mine cut diamond.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marked with '18ct' indicating 18ct yellow gold. Further marked with 'K.B' maker's mark for the Kemp Brother's, a Bristol based family ran jewellers active from the early 20th century until the 1960s. Further marked with 'PLA' to indicate platinum used for the settings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e 4.5mm; Width 4.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58121198797181,"sku":"ARB-3454","price":1518.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/antique-edwardian-diamond-solitaire-engagement-ring.jpg?v=1780911333","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-edwardian-cushion-old-mine-cut-solitaire-engagement-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}