Natural (Antique Cut)
Natural (Antique Cut) · Old European Cut / Old Mine Cut
Fair to Good (Antique style focuses on facet size over modern symmetry) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.50 - 2.00 carats total weight (largest center stone approx. 0.35-0.50 ct)
Color
Estimated I-K (Typical for era, showing slight warm body color)
Clarity
Estimated SI1 to I1 (Visible inclusions typical of vintage diamonds)
Shape
Old European Cut / Old Mine Cut
Overall Assessment
A beautiful authentic vintage multi-stone ring featuring hand-cut diamonds in a period-correct ornate setting.
Cut Quality
Fair to Good (Antique style focuses on facet size over modern symmetry)
Brilliance
Moderate (Less white light return than modern round brilliants)
Fire
High (Antique cuts are designed to produce significant spectral color dispersion)
Scintillation
Chunky/Bold (Produces a broader flash pattern rather than fine 'sparkly' pinfire)
Proportions
Steep crown, small table, and deep pavilion typical of Old European cuts
Symmetry
Fair (Hand-cut characteristics with asymmetrical facets)
Polish
Good (Minor surface wear consistent with age)
Fluorescence
Indeterminable without UV light (Likely none to faint)
Inclusions
Small clouds and crystal inclusions visible under magnification
Blemishes
Minor abrasions on facet junctions and tiny nicks (typical for vintage jewelry)
Origin
Earth-mined; likely early 20th century European or North American source
Treatment Detection
None detected; diamonds appear consistent with original Edwardian/Art Deco period
Estimated Value
$2,500 - $4,500 USD (Primary value in historical design and total carat weight)
Certification Estimate
GIA (Antique Diamond Report) or EGL USA (Vintage Grading)
Investment Potential
Moderate (Antique diamonds hold value well due to rarity and increasing demand)
Similar Diamonds
Vintage Art Deco five-stone rings or 'cigar style' estate bands
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a platinum or white gold vintage domed band with milgrain detailing
Care & Maintenance
Avoid ultrasonic cleaners if stones are loose; clean with soft brush and mild soap
Interesting Facts
The 'Old European' cut was the precursor to the modern round brilliant, designed to sparkle under candlelight