{"product_id":"victoriana-victorian-10k-gold-natural-black-agate-onyx-old-european-cushion-cut-diamond-engraved-ring","title":"Recently Sold (VICR178)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictoriana - Victorian 10K Gold Natural Black Agate Onyx \u0026amp; 'Old European Cushion Cut' Diamond Marquise Engraved Ring. This Fabulous ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold, tested and confirmed. The ring features one natural 'Old European Cushion Cut' diamond , one stylized marquise cut black agate (Onyx), Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship.  \u003cspan\u003eDesigned of 10k yellow gold, it snugly holds a marquise shaped plaque of onyx. Each end has an inward facing arrow-shaped section carved out to hold two gold end caps. The ring is three dimensional, there are three part elements suggestive of a leaf flower top. At the \u003c\/span\u003ecentre is set .25 diamond of a glowing brilliance. \u003cspan\u003eThe shoulders possess surface details of engraved ornamentation for extra visual interest. From circa 1870, it is an unforgettable and wearable adornment. This ring is stylish, chic and one-of-a-kind, this Victorian onyx diamond ring creates an elongating illusion for the finger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComments: Elegant and so beautiful. A unique and rare find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehe earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kukmm uxbr6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe old European \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi22ZqkkfaIAxUWGDQIHdc9FiIQmpgGegQIKxAD\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"cut\"\u003ecut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e diamond \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebecame very popular around the late 1800s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is the predecessor of today's modern round brilliant cut. This antique cut has once again become a favorite due to the features of its cutting style and the fact that no two stones will ever be cut exactly alike.\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 class=\"kukmm uxbr6\"\u003eOld European cut diamonds are cut in a style developed in Europe and popular from 1890 to 1930. If you find an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/antique-engagement-rings\/\" class=\"CjrDd\"\u003eantique ring\u003c\/a\u003e with a round diamond from this period, it very likely features an old European cut, often abbreviated as \"OEC.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kukmm uxbr6\"\u003eEarlier diamonds typically received what is known as an \"old mine cut,\" while later ones were cut as the well-known modern round brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\" class=\"rR_qK rRnSP\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"amwP1 xGWJG\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kukmm uxbr6\"\u003eMachine cutting wasn't available when old European-cut diamonds were popular. Each one was cut by hand. While you might think this means superior craftsmanship, it really just means that each one is unique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kukmm uxbr6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the old European cut was once the most popular diamond cut, its heyday is long past. The age of these diamonds makes them antiques. Of course, this gives them an allure that modern diamonds won't have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kukmm uxbr6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThere simply aren't very many of them, so few appear on the market at any given time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost old European-cut diamonds were cut to retain more weight, rather than optimize appearance. Because of the shape of rough diamonds, the end result was a deep cut with a high \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"CjrDd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/gemstone-facets\/#Crown\"\u003ecrown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"CjrDd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/gemstone-facets\/#Table_Facet\"\u003etable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These old diamonds also often had a flat facet instead of a tip at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"CjrDd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/gemstone-facets\/#Culet\"\u003eculet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This not only protected the bottom from chipping but also gave them a distinctive look. You can see the culet as a circle in the middle of the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe higher depth and steeper crown angles allow these diamonds to show off more fire. This effect is similar to a prism creating rainbows from sunlight. As light moves through the diamond, it splits into its component colors, each curving a different amount. The colors then reflect back to your eye. Since the light travels farther in a deeper diamond, you get more fire. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHowever, this greater depth also means that there's more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gemsociety.org\/article\/a-consumers-guide-to-gem-grading\/#Windowing\" class=\"CjrDd\"\u003elight leakage\u003c\/a\u003e in an old European cut. These diamonds simply won't look as bright as modern round brilliants. They will show less white light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThere's something perfectly-imperfect about every old Euro cut. Their hand-cut character makes each diamond one-of-a-kind. Another upside to old European cuts? \u003cb\u003eThey're always an ethical choice\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 Edwardian era, just beautiful! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OZ9ddf WAUd4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgate derives its name from a river in Sicily, which the Greeks called Achates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vast quantities of agate were discovered in this river as early as 300 B.C. During the reign of Julius Caesar, while engaged in the Gallic Wars, deposits of agate were discovered along the Nahe River in Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eBlack agate\/Black Onyx is a beautiful natural stone\u003c\/b\u003e that has long been considered to have healing properties. It's a shimmering black crystal that shines as though it's had a century of polishing. Agate stone has been used by humans since the Bronze Age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MBtdbb\" id=\"exacc_QM9hYom0FZnX0PEPi_qHiAE6\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiJ1J6lj6b3AhWZKzQIHQv9AREQ7NUEegQIDhAD\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ymu2Hb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t0bRye r2fjmd\" data-hveid=\"CA4QBA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiJ1J6lj6b3AhWZKzQIHQv9AREQu04oAHoECA4QBA\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MEDIA_RESULT_GROUP_9_QM9hYom0FZnX0PEPi_qHiAE__9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wDYxhc NFQFxe oHglmf xzPb7d\" data-md=\"32\" data-hveid=\"CA8QAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiJ1J6lj6b3AhWZKzQIHQv9AREQ4dMGegQIDxAA\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kno-mrg-si kno-mrg kno-swp\" id=\"media_result_group\" data-hveid=\"CA8QAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kno-fiu kno-liu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-count=\"1\" data-hveid=\"CA0QAA\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"umyQi\" data-h=\"130\" data-nr=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eA0Zlc ivg-i PZPZlf img-kc-m GMCzAd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-attrid=\"image\" data-docid=\"wgusSkBMcvtd9M\" data-lpage=\"https:\/\/www.angara.com\/jil-magazine\/black-agate-vs-onyx-know-the-difference\/\" data-ni=\"1\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiJ1J6lj6b3AhWZKzQIHQv9AREQzkx6BAgLEAA\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Is+black+agate+onyx?\u0026amp;tbm=isch\u0026amp;source=iu\u0026amp;ictx=1\u0026amp;vet=1\u0026amp;fir=wgusSkBMcvtd9M%252Cf_UMEW671QjJVM%252C_\u0026amp;usg=AI4_-kSuYGpFquoGpy5U22l94GbmjA80kg\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiJ1J6lj6b3AhWZKzQIHQv9AREQ9QF6BAgLEAE#imgrc=wgusSkBMcvtd9M\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiJ1J6lj6b3AhWZKzQIHQv9AREQ9QF6BAgLEAE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bla=\"\" class=\"uhHOwf BYbUcd\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Image result\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQC2itlmrYrwYvYr86L0FsAgCA_Mv_ft6fZnZ2Dvw-YxA\u0026amp;s\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bla=\"\" class=\"uhHOwf BYbUcd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bla=\"\" class=\"uhHOwf BYbUcd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bla=\"\" class=\"uhHOwf BYbUcd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bla=\"\" class=\"uhHOwf BYbUcd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring 15.50 mm x 13.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Black Agate (Onyx) 13.00 mm x 8.00 mm    Diamond (Old European Cushio0n Cut .25 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.04 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 8 \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 1870 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bla=\"\" class=\"uhHOwf BYbUcd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41024232292410,"sku":null,"price":1895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_3496.jpg?v=1758856259","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/victoriana-victorian-10k-gold-natural-black-agate-onyx-old-european-cushion-cut-diamond-engraved-ring","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}