Victorian 0.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, dated 1880

Although this almost certainly started life as a gent’s ring, it is – to our mind – delicate and pretty enough to be more suited to the fairer sex. The vibrant old mine cut centre stone is six in a six claw pierced setting fine open detailing at the shoulders.

Clear hallmarks from the Birmingham assay, 1880.

Cut – Old mine / miner cut.

Colour – K.

Clarity – SI2

Carat – Approximately 0.40.

Dated – 1880.

Condition – Some abrading to the surface of the stone.

Measurements – The diamond is approximately is 5.5mm by 4.7mm and sits 5.1mm from the finger.

Size – V 1/2 (UK) or 11 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Metal – 18k gold. Hallmarked.