Authentic antique English Victorian handcrafted daisy ring, with an Old Mine diamond center and natural saltwater pearls surround, from ca.1899. The chunky Old Mine diamond is a classic old cut stone, beautifully hand cut with a tall crown, deep pavilion, broad facets, and an open culet, details of which are discernible even in this diminutive scale.
The plump, lustrous ivory white pearls of uniform size are arranged as a ring around the diamond for a floral, “daisy” face. They are well matched and have excellent orient and sheen with very few pit marks and blemishes. Natural saltwater pearls, found in pearl oysters, were rare back then and continue to remain so today, perhaps becoming even more extinct with climate change. The marriage of pearls and diamonds is one of the most perfect of gem unions. Our daisy is set low to the hand with a crown gallery in its original 18k, having acquired a soft warm golden patina over the years. It’s romantic and truly swoon-worthy.
The ring is in excellent antique condition, remarkably preserved, especially given it is more than 120 years old. Gently cleaned and ready to wear. The box is for display only and is not included in the ring purchase.
◆Materials: Old Mine diamond, natural saltwater pearls, 18k yellow gold
◆Gems: Old Mine diamond 0.25ct (estimated J-K color and SI clarity), natural saltwater pearls
◆Size: US 6.5 (sizable by your jeweler)
◆Measurements: Diamond 0.25ctw; 8 pearls each 3.5mm; ring face 10.8 x 10.8mm
◆Weight: 3.8g
◆Hallmarks: Stamped ‘18ct’
Antique and vintage jewelry are sold as is. They are pre-owned and will bear signs of wear commensurate with their age, which may or may not have been stated in the product description. Metal surfaces could have light marks or scratches, and rings may be out of round. The stones, too, could have surface wear or sometimes chips. Evidence of repair could also present itself as imperfections, due to the general techniques and instruments available at the time.
Authentic antique English Victorian handcrafted daisy ring, with an Old Mine diamond center and natural saltwater pearls surround, from ca.1899. The chunky Old Mine diamond is a classic old cut stone, beautifully hand cut with a tall crown, deep pavilion, broad facets, and an open culet, details of which are discernible even in this diminutive scale.
The plump, lustrous ivory white pearls of uniform size are arranged as a ring around the diamond for a floral, “daisy” face. They are well matched and have excellent orient and sheen with very few pit marks and blemishes. Natural saltwater pearls, found in pearl oysters, were rare back then and continue to remain so today, perhaps becoming even more extinct with climate change. The marriage of pearls and diamonds is one of the most perfect of gem unions. Our daisy is set low to the hand with a crown gallery in its original 18k, having acquired a soft warm golden patina over the years. It’s romantic and truly swoon-worthy.
The ring is in excellent antique condition, remarkably preserved, especially given it is more than 120 years old. Gently cleaned and ready to wear. The box is for display only and is not included in the ring purchase.
◆Materials: Old Mine diamond, natural saltwater pearls, 18k yellow gold
◆Gems: Old Mine diamond 0.25ct (estimated J-K color and SI clarity), natural saltwater pearls
◆Size: US 6.5 (sizable by your jeweler)
◆Measurements: Diamond 0.25ctw; 8 pearls each 3.5mm; ring face 10.8 x 10.8mm
◆Weight: 3.8g
◆Hallmarks: Stamped ‘18ct’
Antique and vintage jewelry are sold as is. They are pre-owned and will bear signs of wear commensurate with their age, which may or may not have been stated in the product description. Metal surfaces could have light marks or scratches, and rings may be out of round. The stones, too, could have surface wear or sometimes chips. Evidence of repair could also present itself as imperfections, due to the general techniques and instruments available at the time.
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