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1920s Rarity - Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural 'Old Mine Cut' Diamond Engraved Eternity Band Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 18K white gold, hallmarked 18K. The ring features 23 natural old mine cut diamonds, exquisite detail, Art Deco era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This Art Deco era beauty is made in the style of a full eternity ring (Diamonds all the way around the ring). Each wonderful old mine cut diamond is expertly claw-set in its each little square shaped setting, which is decorated with a delicate milgrain detail. The ring also exhibits exquisite deeply carved hand-engraved detail on both sides of the profile of the ring. This type of decoration would have needed a much skilled goldsmith, with patients, and time to do painstaking work. These type of eternity rings are most often seen in modern times, and set with modern cut diamonds, as appose to antique examples, which are set with with wonderful hand-cut antique cut diamonds. This Art Deco era ring, is a true rarity to be cherished for many more years to come. 

Comments: A wonderful rare example in extraordinary condition. 

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. It is highly recommended that this ring be insured for $4000.00 CD (Tax Excluded) 

History: The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

Originating in the early 18th century, old mine cut diamonds boast a distinct charm, characterized by a high crown, small table, and large culet. Their larger facets reflect 19th-century technology, setting them apart from modern cut diamonds.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Ring (Width) 2.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Old Mine Cut) .30 carats  SI-1 Clarity  G Color

Weight: 3.26 grams 

Ring Size: 8    Note: Cannot be sized because the diamonds are all the way around the ring. 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Europe 

Date: Circa 1920