Art Deco 2.26 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920

A large chunk of old cut diamond in a fine and delicate platinum mount. The central diamond is eye-catching and envy-inducing, sparkling in even the dimmest of lighting. Set in a fine mount whose graduating shoulders feature three eight diamonds and – a lovely and unusual detail – a laterally set baguette cut sapphire. A stunner.

Cut – Old mine / miner cut. The shoulders have eight cut diamonds and baguette cut sapphires.

Colour – The central diamond is H.

Clarity – SI3. Although there are inclusions, these are not visible to the naked eye.

Carat – 2.26 in the centre, with a further estimated 0.12 carat of diamond and 0.05 carat of sapphire in the shoulders

Circa – 1920.

Size – M (UK) or 6 (US). Complementary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The diamond is 8.1mm by 8.3mm and sits 5.4mm from the finger.

Metal – Platinum. Tested.