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3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring.

When I saw this ring, I said “WHOA” out loud in an empty room.

Front view of 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring. Late Edwardian or early Art Deco. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring is a solitaire, but it’s so large and the setting is so detailed that it gives the impression of being much more ornate. The diamond, a 3.26 carat European cut stone, also gives the impression of being larger (perhaps 4 carats) due to the nature of the cut.

Shoulder view of 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring. Late Edwardian or early Art Deco. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This side angle is so coy – it’s like the ring is flirting with me. Hello 😉

Side view of 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring. Late Edwardian or early Art Deco. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Looking at all of that openwork in the setting, I bet it’s really sparkly. The ring is late Edwardian or early Art Deco so it’s no shocker that I’m a fan.

Back view of 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring. Late Edwardian or early Art Deco. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I don’t usually go for solitaires (I like some adornment on the shoulders) but this one is a-okay.

Gallery view of 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring. Late Edwardian or early Art Deco. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Let’s see everyone all together:

3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring. Late Edwardian or early Art Deco. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Breathtaking.
This 3.26 carat antique diamond engagement ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

 

Late Edwardian diamond solitaire engagement ring.

Diamond + filigree = true love.

Edwardian diamond solitaire and filigree engagement ring, late 1920's. Via Diamonds in the Library. This lacy Edwardian diamond solitaire engagement ring comes from the early 1920’s. It centers a beautiful and brilliant European-cut diamond, weighing .65 carat, which bright-white from within a hexagonal setting.

An Edwardian diamond solitaire and filigree engagement ring, late 1920's. Via Diamonds in the Library.

There are only so many ways I can tell you that I love filigree. I bet this one’s really sparkly, with all that light coming through the openwork on the sides.

Side view of an Edwardian diamond solitaire and filigree engagement ring, late 1920's. Via Diamonds in the Library.
And it passes my final test for ring love – embellishment in unexpected and unnecessary places!
 Alternate view of an Edwardian diamond solitaire and filigree engagement ring, late 1920's. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This fabulous Edwardian diamond solitaire engagement ring was sold to some lucky person by Lang Antiques, and is listed in the Lang Antiques archive. (I bet she said yes.) All images and info are thanks to Lang.

Edwardian diamond solitaire and filigree engagement ring, late 1920's. Via Diamonds in the Library.

4.36 carat pink diamond ring.

This 4.36 carat pink diamond ring is 5-year-old me’s idea of perfection. And you know what? 5-year-old me still has a pretty powerful voice when I’m confronted with something pink and sparkly. Especially when it’s something this good.

4.36 carat pink diamond ring with an additional 1.08 carats of colorless and pink full cut round diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

That stone you’re drooling over right now is a 4.36 carat cushion cut natural pink diamond.
Side view of a 4.36 carat pink diamond ring with an additional 1.08 carats of colorless and pink full cut round diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

The glorious pink center stone is accentuated by further bling; 1.08 carats total weight of colorless and pink full cut round diamonds. This would be quite an engagement ring.

Back view of a 4.36 carat pink diamond ring with an additional 1.08 carats of colorless and pink full cut round diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This 4.36 carat pink diamond ring also has some thoughtful and surprising details in unexpected places, which means I love it even more. And how lovely are the mixed metals in this piece? A big pink ring that is much more than just a big pink ring.

This 4.36 carat pink diamond ring is for sale at Shreve, Crump & Low, listing available via 1stdibs. All images and info are thanks to Shreve, Crump & Low and 1stdibs.

 An incredible 4.36 carat pink diamond ring in white and yellow gold, set all over with tiny glittering white diamonds.

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