Natural Diamonds
Natural Diamonds · Old European Cut / Transitional Cut (Multi-stone band)
Good (Hand-cut antique proportions with high crowns and large culets) Cut
Carat
Estimated total carat weight of 1.50 - 2.00 ctw for the main five stones, plus graduated accents.
Color
Estimated I - K (Near Colorless to Faint Yellow, characteristic of antique stones)
Clarity
SI1 - I1 (Visible feathering and carbon spots under magnification)
Shape
Old European Cut / Transitional Cut (Multi-stone band)
Overall Assessment
A beautiful examples of an early 20th-century multi-stone ring featuring hand-cut diamonds in an ornate, period-correct setting.
Cut Quality
Good (Hand-cut antique proportions with high crowns and large culets)
Brilliance
Moderate; optimized for candlelight rather than modern fluorescent lighting
Fire
High; Old European cuts are known for exceptional spectral colors (rainbow flashes)
Scintillation
Blocky, chunky light patterns typical of wider antique facets
Proportions
High crown angles, small tables, and deep pavilions characteristic of late 19th/early 20th-century cuts
Symmetry
Fair to Good (Antique hand-cutting shows variation in facet alignment)
Polish
Good (Surface wear consistent with vintage jewelry age)
Fluorescence
Indeterminate (Requires UV light for confirmation, likely None to Faint)
Inclusions
Small feathers, dark crystals (carbon), and minor clouds visible in center stones
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions and slight nicking on some facet junctions due to wear
Origin
Likely South African (Kimberley mines) based on the era of the cut
Treatment Detection
None visible; typical of stones from this period
Estimated Value
$3,500 - $6,000 depending on metal purity and exact weights
Certification Estimate
GIA or EGL USA (Antique classification would likely be used)
Investment Potential
Strong for collectors of antique/estate jewelry; value is in the set rather than individual stones
Similar Diamonds
Vintage Tiffany & Co. or Edwardian era wedding bands
Setting Suggestions
Current setting is an antique platinum or white gold multi-row pave band; should be maintained as-is
Care & Maintenance
Gentle cleaning with a soft brush; check for loose melee stones regularly as antique settings can wear down
Interesting Facts
The 'Old European' cut was the precursor to the modern round brilliant, designed to maximize fire under gas lamps