By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular platinum ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a GIA-graded marquise diamond complemented by two baguette diamonds. In addition to the GIA Diamond Grading Report, the ring includes a valuation by VCA.
The center marquise diamond weighs over 5 carats and shows exceptional quality characteristics (see the GIA report detailed specifications). Flanking this gorgeous center stone are two smaller tapered baguette diamonds, enhancing its elegance. For those shopping for an engagement ring, this classic Van Cleef & Arpels design is an impeccable choice.
The engagement ring is made of platinum and features a 5.11-carat marquise brilliant cut diamond of D color, VVS2 clarity which is stated in a GIA Diamond Grading Report that accompanies the diamond (see picture 4). The GIA Report number is engraved on the girdle of the diamond. Also, the ring comes with a VCA Valuation Report dated June 1997 and stated the retail replacement value of this ring as $90,000.
This engagement ring is size 6 and can be resized. The VCA ring weighs 5.7 grams.
The engagement ring is stamped with Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark, hallmark for platinum, serial number.
About Engagement Rings:
The tradition of using engagement rings as a formal agreement to marry can be traced to the Roman Empire, where women wore rings to signify mutual commitment and loyalty. The modern custom of giving diamond engagement rings began in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring, starting a trend among European nobility. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that diamond rings became the standard symbol of engagement. This was mostly due to a famous De Beers ad campaign in the 1940s with the tagline "A Diamond is...
Category
French 1990s Engagement Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum