Art Deco 0.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1915

Super cute. The white and bright old mine cut diamond in the centre is secured in an eight claw platinum collet that sits nice and low on the ringer. The platinum shoulders hold six (three either side) smaller old cut diamonds, leading to a soft knife-edge band. An uncomplicated but eye-catching vintage delight.

Cut – Old mine / miner cuts.

Colour – G.

Clarity – SI2 in the centre (clean to the naked eye); the diamonds in the shoulders are VS2.

Carat – Approximately 0.40 carat in the centre, with a further estimated 0.18 carat in the shoulders.

Circa – 1915.

Condition – Signs of a resize at the base of the band. This can be cleaned up and “made good” if you prefer.

Size – Q 1/2 (UK) or 8.25 (US). Complementary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.

Measurements – The centre diamond is approximately 4.5mm by 4.4mm and sits 5.25mm from the finger.

Metal – 18k yellow gold and platinum. Tested.