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Heavy French 18K Gold Step Cut Diamond Ring with Hand Engraving, 1.73 ctw
About the Item
Offered is a vintage, heavy 18K gold French ring with a large, sparkly square step cut diamond center, and old European cut diamond shoulders. Elegant hand engraving adorns each side of the ring, with the center stone set off by platinum. The estimated total carat weight is approximately 1.73 carats; French hallmarks remain on the outside of the band.
This is a striking and substantial ring that I think works equally well on a woman or a man. It's strong, geometric setting makes it eye-catching without being fussy.
Measuring approximately 6.8 x 6.5 mm the prong-set step cut diamond center stone is estimated to be approximately 1.25 (perhaps as much as 1.35 carats), though its setting makes it appear even larger. With near-colorless color judged to be in the H-I-J range, the diamond is bright and faces up quite white. It does have inclusions, including dark carbon, though most inclusions are visible with magnification. I can see a few with my naked eye, but they aren't distracting to me, and aren't easy to see when the ring is on the hand. There is a little wear to the girdle of the stone seen with magnification - some tiny nibbles along the outer edge. I'm very picky about diamonds, but I love this ring even with the imperfect stone. It would also be possible to replace the center with another diamond or a beautiful colored gem, if desired.
Each shoulder has three sparkling graduated old European cut diamonds, for another estimated .48 carats, or so. Chunky and very fiery with open culets, these diamonds are also in the near-colorless range and are clean to the naked eye. Under magnification I see a few small imperfections in some stones.
With a major presence on the finger, the face measures approximately 18 x 9.91 mm, including the upper shoulders. The rise off the finger is approximatley 5.62 mm to the table of the central diamond. The shoulders taper gradually from approximately 9.6 mm down to 3.7 mm at the very back of the band.
At the back of the band there is the French eagle's head mark, as well as a small maker's mark that I cannot make out. I see no signs of the ring having been sized in the past. On my scale, the finished weight is a hefty 13.4 grams.
Currently a size 8, the ring may be sized up or down within reason by a good jeweler.
Overall, the ring remains beautiful and in good condition, with some expected superficial wear to the gold and to the bead settings of the accent stones.
- Ring Size:8 US, Resizable
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- Weight:13.4 g
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Danvers, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3614221077882
Resizing is available.
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