GIA Certified 2.61 Old European Cut Diamond in Deco Era Platinum Engagement Ring

Eytan Brandes made this engagement ring for a customer in 2016. She provided the center diamond -- it's a brilliant cut, but an early iteration, and very light brown in color. This ...

Eytan Brandes designed this ring using various elements he likes from Edwardian engagement rings, such as the carinated shank, the coin-edged pavé setting plates, and the elevated, almost bombé face. This is the second time he has used this mounting, and this is the first time he's set it entirely in diamonds. The center prong-set diamond is a clean and beautiful brilliant cut round stone weighing 1.03 carats. The prongs rise from a band (not actually a bezel) around the stone, minimizing the prongy effect, and keeping the stone's elevation at a graceful minimum. The dramatically curved face of the mounting is made up of little coin-edged plates, joined from below. Each plate hosts between one and five stones meticulously set by our best gem-setter. The little banner-shaped plates around the center stone give it a whimsical eight-pointed star halo, while the long plates...

All original 1930s Diamond Platinum engagement ring. Simple handmade engagement ring with a natural old European cut light brown sparkly center diamond with 4 round diamonds on each ...

A gorgeous antique engagement ring, showcasing a solitaire 5.19 carats old European cut diamond certified by GIA as N color and VS1 clarity, set with a unique compass basket setting....