{"product_id":"thoroughly-engaging-art-deco-18k-white-gold-natural-old-european-cut-diamond-filigree-ring-adr296","title":"Thoroughly Engaging - Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural 'Old European Cut' Diamond Engraved Filigree Ring (ADR296)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThoroughly Engaging - Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural 'Old European Cut' Diamond Engraved Filigree Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from 18K white gold, faint hallmark, and tested. Featuring one natural Old European cut diamond, Art Deco era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This antique ring showcases a beautiful Old European cut diamond, which is enhanced by engraved shoulders, and an exquisite filigree gallery. The engravings are deeply carved foliage decoration, whilst the filigree is open, and airy, displaying delicate milgrain detail. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Art Deco era ring would make a perfect engagement ring, gift, or addition to any fine jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Lovely design, and condition. High quality diamond, and exquisite detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value. Appraised at $2450.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eearliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848521316\"\u003eThe Old European Cut, a historic diamond cut, evolved in Europe and gained popularity between 1890 and 1930, serving as a precursor to the modern Round Brilliant cut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848522225\"\u003eIt's characterized by its round shape, high crown, and a small table, offering a unique charm due to being hand-cut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848523134\"\u003eThis cut was especially popular during the Edwardian and Art Deco periods.\u003cspan data-cid=\"0a807886-03c2-41cf-a02c-a9b9aa0ec9a3\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding a piece of jewelry that contains an antique diamond feels like you’re handling ancient treasure. And for good reason! While modern diamonds are mined and cut by the millions each year, a limited number of Old Mine and Old European Cut diamonds exist in the market today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese precursors to our modern day round brilliant cuts offer a distinct visual experience from the way their hand cut facets play with light. The facets are wider and more geometric, resulting in pops of sparkle instead of the disco ball dazzle we see in modern diamonds. They’re perfectly imperfect, and that’s what gives them their charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1953, GIA formally created its diamond grading system, known as the 4 C's. The 4 Cs of diamond quality are the universally recognized diamond grading system still to be used today.  1n 1955, GIA presented its first diamond grading reports, which became the hallmark of grading reports in the diamond industry. Before this time in antiquity clients did not care about diamond grading. It was based more so on the size of the diamonds ( according to budget) , style, and sentiment.  This ring is a wonderful rare example of the Art Deco, just beautiful! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople most likely \u003cb\u003efirst discovered gold in streams and rivers all\u003c\/b\u003e over the world with its beauty and luster catching the eye. ... A few centuries later, around 1200 BC, the Egyptians discovered they could alloy gold with other metals in order to make it stronger and give it different color pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the origin of white color gold \u003cb\u003edates back to 1710\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiligree \u003cb\u003ebegan to be produced in Portugal in the 8th century\u003c\/b\u003e with the arrival of Arab migrants, who brought new patterns with them. With time, the peninsula began to produce different filigree patterns, but while in Spain the filigree jewellery-making tradition became less relevant, in Portugal it was perfected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 16.00 mm x 9.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Diamond (Old European Cut) .25 carats     Clarity: VS1    Colour: G \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.49 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 7 1\/2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41405734256698,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6778_c6a4656c-4c66-4e35-b2c1-be7ef18f9c6f.jpg?v=1778542346","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/thoroughly-engaging-art-deco-18k-white-gold-natural-old-european-cut-diamond-filigree-ring-adr296","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}