3.88ctw Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
She's just all the beyonds - beyond beautiful, charming, and of course, sparkly! The Belle Epoque era in jewelry (spanning roughly 1890-1914), was a time of opulence and artistic innovation that significantly influenced jewelry design. French for "Beautiful Era," this period was characterized by a sense of optimism, luxury, and a departure from the constraints of the Victorian era.
Belle Époque jewelry is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, delicate designs, and the use of precious materials such as diamonds, pearls, and colored gemstones. Platinum became a popular metal choice due to its strength, allowing for intricate and lacy designs. The jewelry of this era often featured light and airy motifs, including bows, ribbons, garlands, and floral patterns, reflecting the prevailing taste for elegance and femininity.
The diamond (estimated to be at least 3.20cts) has the most elegant softly elongated shape (almost oval vibes!), with its chunky facets, showing o much life and brilliance with every movement) t of the hand. The antique diamond surround only adds to its charm - low set on the finger, the ring is simply perfection!
18kt white gold, size 6.5 & resizable.
Diamonds are natural and Earth-mined.
3.35ct Center is estimated to be M/N color & VS2 clarity.
Surrounding diamonds are estimated to be I-M colors & VS-I2 clarities.
*Please see qualitative report for more information.
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