{"product_id":"antique-victorian-old-mine-diamond-five-stone-engagement-ring","title":"Antique, Victorian old-mine cut diamond five-stone engagement ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to c.1880, this Victorian five-stone ring is set with stunning cushion shape old-mine cut diamonds which provide a perfect spread across the finger. We love how elongated these diamonds are - true antique elongated cushion diamonds are hard to come by, to have five here is incredible.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe old-mine cut is one of the earliest diamond cuts. These stones were sourced from t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe historic mines of India or Brazil (the first two known deposits). They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echaracterised by their deep proportions, broad irregular facets, large cullet and charming cushion outline. Entirely cut by hand under daylight or candlelight, no two old-mine diamonds are identical - each has its own distinct character and charming sparkle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe five diamonds here have been cut with very pleasing proportions. They have a slightly more elongated outline than most, appearing almost oval, which is very rarely seen in antique hand-cut diamonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central diamond is very subtly larger than the rest and the diamonds flanking it graduate in size, giving the ring a balanced and elegant look. However, each diamond is completely unique, they differ in colour, shape and cut. I love that one of the diamonds flanking the central stone is notably tinted yellow compared to the whiter stones it sits with.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diamonds are all claw-set in silver and the band is 18ct yellow gold. Unlike modern jewellery which tends to have a high profile and bulky claws which have a tendency to get snagged on things, antique pieces such as this one were made with far more care and deliberation. The profile of this ring is nice and low and the claws elegantly curve to ensure comfortable and practical wear. The gallery is intricately pierced and the shoulders are carved with scrolling motifs which meet at a ridge flowing into a solid 18ct yellow gold band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy favourite thing about this ring is just how authentically antique it is; its far from perfect and this is what makes it so special!\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003ePrincipal diamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.29ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediamond size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 4.6mm; Width 4.1mm; Depth 2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect; Five cushion old-mine cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold, silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 4.8mm; Width 7.2mm (including shoulders)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\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":58110533632381,"sku":"ARB-3449","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/3449-1.jpg?v=1783417165","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-old-mine-diamond-five-stone-engagement-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}