A minimalist yet bold ring from the 1960s, featuring a diamond that predates the mount it sits in by about a century. In a signet-like shape, this ring cradles its elongated cushion diamond in a crisp rectangular frame, with strong, angular shoulders of solid and heavy white gold. In the centre, a deep, lively old mine cut diamond adds character to the modern design - this diamond cut, with its large culet, broad facets, and deep crown would have already been generations out of date by the time this ring was made. By the late 1800s the old mine was giving way to the rounder and more symmetrical old European cut, and then in the 1930s, the old Euro had tightened up into the transitional cut of the Deco era and into the modern brilliant cut. We suspect that, like so many engagement rings across history, this diamond was an heirloom that was set into a then-modern setting and given new life to celebrate a new love.

Very good vintage condition with wear in line with age and use, including two small chips to diamond at top right and bottom left corners and evidence of past sizing. Ring c1960s with antique diamond c1870. Inside of band engraved, "May 26/1967." Includes a third-party appraisal. Originally manufactured in the US, but manufacturer can't be traced and will likely incur the highest rate of tariffs if imported to the US.

Details:
• 14k white gold, stamped and tested
• Fits approximately size 8.5 (out of round from past resizing) and can be resized within 2 sizes by your goldsmith
• One old mine cut diamond approximately 1.17ct J I1 (clarity impacted by two chips)
• Face of ring measures 8.9mm wide, 7.5mm across, with a rise of 4.7mm; back of band measures 3.2mm wide and 1.1mm thick
• 7.2g