Antique, Victorian old-mine cut diamond five-stone ring
Current band size: UK: L / US: 6 /
Single complimentary re-size available. We would not recommend sizing this ring below a J. It may be re-sized up to any size.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Original to c.1890, this late Victorian old-cut diamond five-stone ring is stunning! Five-stone designs such as this one were hugely popular in the late Victorian period, often called the 'aesthetic period' in jewellery history, when more understated and less ornate styles were in fashion. This piece is set with five antique diamonds which have been carefully graduated in size to offer a flattering spread of stones across the finger. What I love about this ring is that it combines different antique diamond cuts. The central diamond and two of the smaller stones are cushion old-mines and the remaining two diamonds are round old-cuts.
The cushion old-mine cut is one of the earliest diamond cuts and is recognised by its softly rounded squarish outline, deep proportions and large culet. The round old-cut evolved from the old-mine and is characterised by its round outline, smaller culet and more regular arrangement of facets. Both diamond cuts were entirely facetted by hand and no two will ever be identical. Both display a gorgeous romantic glow rather than the sharp scinitilation of modern laser cut stones.
The diamonds are grain-set and encased by a thick polished border which follows the curve of the graduating diamonds to form an elongated marquise-like shape. This gold border effortlessly flows into a solid D-shape shank. The rings profile is low and conforms comfortably to the finger, making this ring perfect for everyday wear. While this style of ring was immensely popular during the period in which it was made, it is notably less common to find diamond only examples. Most were set with coloured gemstones with diamonds in-between.
Despite being made over a century ago, there is something that feels inherently modern about it. Extremely wearable and effortlessly chic, it would make the perfect engagement ring.
The Natural Stones
- Principal diamond weight: 0.28ct
- Principal diamond size: Length 4mm; Width 4.2mm; Depth 2.35mm
- Total diamond weight: 0.66ct; Three cushion old-mine cut diamonds; Two round old-cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 5.7mm; Width 17.5mm
- Height of Setting: 2.6mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all 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.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free, fully insured express shipping on all orders.
- UK Orders: Shipped via DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery the working day after payment clears. Please allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
- International Orders: Shipped via DHL the working day after payment clears. Please allow 4–5 business days for delivery.
All shipments are fully tracked and require a signature upon receipt, ensuring your order arrives safely and securely.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
