Historic Charm: An 1895 Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring

Exemplifying the grandeur of the Late-Victorian era, this engagement ring, circa 1895, boasts a harmonious blend of platinum and 18K red gold. It is graced by a 0.91ct old brilliant cut diamond of H colour and VVS2 clarity, flanked by six delicate rose cut diamonds. A natural pearl adds a subtle, refined touch. The band's interior reveals a personal history with faded engravings, though the date 1895 remains clear, connecting this piece to its romantic origins. It is a quintessential representation of the period's aesthetic richness and the intimate tales jewelry can hold.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Late-Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.

Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: late-Victorian
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Style specifics


Period
ca. 1895
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum and 18K red gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.91ct colour H and clarity vvs2 (see pictures for HRD diamond certificate)
Six rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One natural pearl

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Engraving
The inside of the shank has been engraved with names that are now illegible, but the date 1895 is still easy to read

Hallmarks
no trace
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,43 cm (0,56 inch)
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Weight
3,30 gram (2,12 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
22327-0067

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