• macro of ring head on. focal point is large, open culet and "kozibe effect," the ring of reflections from that culet visible only in antique cut diamonds.
  • a direct-sun view of the ring head-on, worn on the left ring finger of a caucasian model. the ring appears warm in tone.
  • ring styled on the left ring finger of a caucasian model. the photo has been taken in a mirror's reflection, with purple and orange flashes from the primary diamond.
  • a head-on macro of the ring on a caucasian model's left ring finger. the ring is in crisp focus while the hand is slightly blurry. lighting is cool indoor lighting, making the ring and primary diamond appear whiter.
  • the ring style on a caucasian model, worn on the left ring finger. in direct sunlight, the primary diamond shows moderate warm (yellow) undertones.
  • the ring is styled on a caucasian model's left ring finger in direct sunlight. the shoulder details are visible, as well as the model's shimmering gold fingernails and a floral arm tattoo.
  • the ring is styled on a caucasian model's left ring finger, with the hand held casually to the chest.
  • the ring is styled on a caucasian model's left ring finger in direct sunlight. the shoulder details are visible, as well as the model's shimmering gold fingernails and a floral arm tattoo.
  • ring in direct sunlight, angled slightly askew. a flash of orangey-red light radiates off the central diamond, and one shoulder is also in focus.
  • ring in direct sunlight, angled slightly to the right, with a flash of rainbow dispersion at the top right edge of the central diamond. the primary diamond has a warm undertone but the image showcases the clarity and sparkle, as well as the wide open culet of the old European cut.
  • ring is tilted slightly to the right to showcase the clarity and depth of the antique old European cut diamond central to the piece. The left shoulder detail is also in focus.
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Superb Retro Engagement Ring

Superb Retro Engagement Ring

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An utterly outstanding ring from about the 1930s, featuring a diamond that predates the mount it sits in. Delicately detailed shoulders, each featuring the unique geometry of a pair of diamonds in round bezels nestled with a single diamond in a diamond-shaped setting, and a buckle-like split that eases back into the band. In the centre, a deep, lively old European cut diamond adds warmth to the all-white ring - this diamond cut, with its large culet, petal-like pavilion facets, and deep crown would have already been out of date by the time this ring was made. By 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. Be sure to visit instagram.com/st.eloi to see videos of this phenomenal ring.

Very good vintage condition with moderate wear commensurate with age and evidence of past sizing. 

Details:
• 18k white gold, stamped and tested, trademarked Lind
• Size 6.25 and can be resized within reason
• One old European cut diamond, approximately 0.95ct VS2 M, six single cut diamonds approximately 0.10 carats total weight (overall 1.05 carats total weight)
• Face of ring measures 6.1mm wide, 15.2mm across, with a rise of 6.2mm; back of band measures 1.5mm wide and 0.9mm thick
• 2.8g
• Includes a velvet ring box and a third-party appraisal
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