This gorgeous floral ring centers around an Old European Cut diamond, with eight petal-like appendages that create the shape of a flower. The central diamond is just shy of a carat with beautiful sparkle that draws the eye toward the center of the ring. The flower’s petals each contain an Old Mine Cut diamond bezel set with delicate milgrain work. The ring is completely handmade which gives the flower a slightly organic shape; though the petals are uniform there is a subtle asymmetricality that is very pretty and delicate and a perfect compliment to the hand cut antique diamonds. The cut out space between each petal creates a lovely starburst pattern that brings the ring to life and mirrors the chunky facets of the large central diamond.
The flower element of this piece, circa the Edwardian era, was so beautiful that we knew it was better suited as a ring than in its original iteration as a brooch. We took the central component and added a split shank 14k white gold band. We love that the ring covers a nice spread on the hand, yet has a fairly low profile for a graceful effect that elongates the finger.
The ring contains nine natural antique diamonds. The central Old European Cut diamond is 6.25 mm across, and 0.9 of a carat. The eight Old Mine Cut diamonds range in size from 3 - 3.5 mm, and have a combined carat weight of approximately 1 carat. All the diamonds are bright and lively, G-H in color and VS2- SI1 in clarity. In total, the ring contains approximately 1.9 carats of diamonds.
The face of the ring measures 13/16” x 5/8”. The ring weighs 6.6 grams. Unmarked but acid tests as 14k gold.
Ring size 7.5, and can be resized within reason. This ring would make a great alternative engagement ring.
