Diamond Ring, Men's Midcentury Classic 1.22 Carats

A rare aluminum and diamind stanhope ring. A "Stanhope lens" is a tiny single-lens microscope invented in the late 18th century by Eton-educated Charles Stanhope, the 3rd Earl Stanhope. The unique construction of the lens requires that the object to be magnified be near or in direct contact with the lens. Photography, which had been invented several decades prior to the Stanhope lens, was ever-evolving, and something called "microphotographs" became a thing in the mid-1800s. These tiny photographs could not be seen without a microscope. The Victorians, dressed as they were in multiple layers of social decorum, etiquette, and clothing, loved microphotographs because they were cunning, and the subject matter could be naughty —filthy naughty, even— yet remain invisible to anyone without a microscope. The Stanhope lens came along at just the right time and was eagerly adopted; incorporated into everything from crucifixes to sewing scissors. And, of course, set into rings. Stanhope rings...

This 18K white gold band ring features 7 ¾ bright and fiery spring-green demantoid garnets that range in size from 3.4mm to 4.07mm and together weigh approximately 1.30 carats. This size 7 ring weighs 6.65 which is weighty for a size 7 ring. That weight is a sign of quality. And this ring was indeed made by an expert jeweler, who took great care to make sure the bezels holding each demantoid gems...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage mens diamond ring in 14 karat two tone yellow and white gold. Centered by a 0.75 carat H color SI1...

This grand and distinct diamond solitaire ring from the 1960s exudes a sleek sophistication, meticulously crafted in luxurious platinum. The centerpiece is a stunning bezel-set, roun...