Description
Date: c. 1820s, early 19th century
Ring size: USA 6, UK L, EU L
Materials: old mine cut diamonds, 15k yellow gold (unmarked; tested with electronic gold tester)
Weight: 3.2 grams
Workmanship origin: British
Dimension of ring head: 11.4 x 16 mm
Dimension of diamonds (measured in mm): 15 total— 4 x 3.5, 2.75 x 2.25, three 2.2 x 2, 2.5 x 2.25, 2.5 x 2, 2.5 x 2.5, three 2.4 x 2.2, three 2 x 2, 2 x 1.8
Approx. weight of diamonds: 0.94 ctw
Width of shank: 1.7 – 3 mm
Thickness of shank: 0.7 – 1mm
Condition: this ring came to me with two of the smallest diamonds missing; my jeweler restored it by sourcing/re-setting two antique old mine cut diamonds of the correct cut and shape. Otherwise this ring is in great antique condition: the diamonds are well-matched old mine cuts throughout, the chased details to the shoulders are well-preserved and still crisp, and the diamonds do not bear significant surface blemishes like chips or cavities. There is age-related patina/tarnish and surface wear to the gold.