{"product_id":"antique-belle-epoque-colombian-emerald-and-diamond-cluster-engagement-ring","title":"Antique, Belle Époque Colombian emerald and diamond cluster engagement ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to c.1900, this Belle Époque beauty is almost too perfect to be real. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet to centre with a natural Colombian emerald with a luscious tropical-green hue. Its elongated cushion shape is extremely rare - to a cut a stone with these proportions the rough emerald crystal would have been impressively large and of very high quality. Its clarity is remarkable given its size, with no notable natural inclusions that distract the eye. Elegantly claw-set in curving 18ct yellow gold claws in an open-back setting which allows light to pool into the emerald, enhancing its almost liquid-like clarity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounded by twelve cushion-shape old-mine cut diamonds arranged in an elongated cluster design that mirrors the emerald's form. The old-mine cut is one of the earliest diamond cuts and is used to describe stones which were cut prior to the discovery of the South African deposits. Old-mine diamonds came from the historic mines of India or Brazil, the world's first two known sources of these precious gemstones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely cut by hand, no two old-mine diamonds are ever the same. Imperfectly, perfect, their chunky facets and deep proportions give each diamond its own distinctive character and sparkle. These diamonds exhibit a soft, romantic and endlessly captivating glow as opposed to the sharp scintillation of modern laser-cut stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA further old-mine cut diamond adorns each shoulder, making fourteen in total with a combined approximate weight of 2.38ct. The gallery is very intricately pierced with an ornate petal-like pattern which compliments the overall design of the ring. The collet follows the emerald's elongated outline and typical of antique rings, the height of setting is nice and low in profile - so despite its grand size, it is perfectly comfortable and practical to be worn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulders effortlessly flow to an 18ct yellow gold shank that features a beautiful engraved ridge design, reminiscent of a delicate flower stem, that continues around the entire band. This ring is French in origin c.1900 and belongs to the Belle Époque Era. The Belle Époque period spanned from 1870-1914, contemporaneous with the Art Nouveau and Edwardian styles. The exterior of the band is stamped with an eagles head motif, the French hallmark for 18ct yellow gold, as well as a second hallmark which is now indistinct. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis ring is a very rare and refined example of Belle Époque craftsmanship, which is celebrated for producing some of the finest jewels in the world (think antique Cartier, Boucheron, Chaumet etc.). Emerald cluster rings are scarce enough as it is, with the vast majority of examples featuring sapphires, yet to have an emerald and old-mine diamond cluster ring with the elegant proportions and unusual elongated outline is simply unheard of. We feel so lucky to have this ring in our collection - it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 12.2mm; Width 5.6mm; Depth 2.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural; Colombian origin; Minor-oil; Elongated cushion-cut; GCS certified \u003cem\u003e#5786-2705\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diamond weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect; Fourteen cushion-shape 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 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eHallmarked on the exterior of the band with an eagle's head, which is the French hallmark for 18ct yellow gold. A further hallmark which is now indistinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 17.3mm; Width 15.3mm (including shoulders)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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":58072308416893,"sku":"ARB-3434","price":27950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/ARB-3434-product-3.jpg?v=1787931844","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/products\/antique-belle-epoque-colombian-emerald-and-diamond-cluster-engagement-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}