I tend to go for squarish diamonds over roundish, but there are exceptions. And this Edwardian solitaire engagement ring is one of them.
![2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1915. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2.90-carat-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1915.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=400%2C291)
Isn’t it great? It was made in 1915. I think the contrast of that 2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond with the delicately engraved platinum ring is wonderful. It has a gorgeous gallery, too.
![2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1915. Side view. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2.90-carat-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1915.-Side-view.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=400%2C269)
It’s a little tricky to tell, but the filigree of the gallery actually forms a fleur-de-lys motif. And please note that that hand-engraving goes absolutely all around the ring.
![2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1915. Alternate view. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2.90-carat-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1915.-Alternate-view.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=400%2C300)
The Lang Antiques’ description sums up this antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring by saying, “Understated elegance par excellence.” 2.90 carats is a lot of sparkle power for “understated,” but I still think the phrase suits the design of the ring, if not the size of the diamond, perfectly.
![A 2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1915. Via Diamonds in the Library.](https://i0.wp.com/diamondsinthelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/A-2.90-carat-antique-cushion-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1915.-Via-Diamonds-in-the-Library..png?resize=400%2C370)
This antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.
Your posts always leave me breathless!
That’s my goal! 🙂