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Vintage diamond filigree engagement ring.

This is just the prettiest little engagement ring I ever did see.

Front view; a vintage diamond filigree engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I don’t normally go for gold engagement rings, but the lacy filigree and mixed-metal loveliness of this one charms me right down to my boots.

Tilted side view; a vintage diamond filigree engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This ring is listed as “vintage” but not dated any more specifically than that. It’s made of  platinum over 14 karat yellow gold. A .25 carat European cut diamond is bead set into a hexagonal head on top of a spectacular yellow gold filigree mounting.

Shoulder view; a vintage diamond filigree engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

The filigree, as you can see, continues all around the ring and then phases into fluted engraving on the shank.

Side view; a vintage diamond filigree engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This vintage diamond filigree engagement ring was sold to some lucky person by Lang Antiques and is available for oogling in the Lang Antiques archive. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

Vintage diamond filigree engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

 

Ring roundup: emerald-cut diamond rings.

We’re now going to look at emerald-cut diamond rings. I am a fan of these, although they’re not at the tippy-top of my list for what I picture on my own ring finger. They’re classic and elegant. Let’s take a look.

A 4.00 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring.

This 4.00 carat emerald-cut diamond ring is very classic in style – it’s not particularly unique in design, but it is exceptional in size and quality. The center diamond is G color – SI1 clarity and is presented in a finely millegrained platinum ring that is completely outlined by eighty-eight sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds.

Asprey Victorian Mount halo engagement ring, set with a 2ct emerald-cut diamond.

Here is the Asprey Victorian Mount halo engagement ring, set with a 2ct emerald-cut diamond. There’s something so sleek and chic about this guy, don’t you think? I’m not sure what’s so Victorian about it, but I don’t care.   Via The Jewellery Editor.

Tacori channel-set and pave diamond engagement ring with an emerald-cut center stone.

This Tacori channel-set and pave diamond engagement ring is sleek and sophisticated. The ring centers and emerald-cut diamond and has a fabulous band: the outside of the band is channel-set with square emerald cut diamonds. The sides of the band are also adorned – they’re set with round brilliant cut stones and patterned:

A Tacori channel-set and pave diamond engagement ring with an emerald-cut center stone.

The ring comes with the band design to halfway (as pictured) or going all the way around.

Sylvie collection's Style #SY289 double halo, split-shank engagement ring with emerald-cut center stone

This is Sylvie collection’s Style #SY289. A big rock in a sparkly double halo with a split shank. Pretty and on trend, with a sparkle of uniqueness from the split shank. I do love a split shank.

1950's 3.18 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring with baguette diamond embellishment.

This ring is a doozy – a bright, beautiful 3.18 carat emerald-cut diamond centers this ring, but it doesn’t stop there. It’s flanked on either side by two rows of shimmering baguette diamonds. This ring is estate, circa 1950’s.

All images and info in this post are thanks to the seller of each emerald-cut diamond ring – please see descriptions above for links.

Floral Art Deco engagement ring.

I adore this floral Art Deco engagement ring. It’s a very stylized flower design, so it gives off an organic prettiness without being overly saccharine or cartoonish.

Floral Art Deco engagement ring, circa 1930's. Via Diamonds in the Library.See? So pretty, and with all of the geometric fabulousness you’d expect from a 1930’s Art Deco engagement ring.

An antique floral Art Deco engagement ring, circa 1930's. Via Diamonds in the Library.The ring is platinum with a half-carat European-cut diamond sparkling in the center. It’s also beautifully detailed. You know how I swoon for an embellished shoulder.

Antique floral Art Deco engagement ring, circa 1930's. Via Diamonds in the Library.I love that Lang Antiques has started providing pictures of their rings on actual hands. It makes it so much easier for me to imagine it on my hand.

This floral Art Deco engagement ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques (and, for the record, it’s less than $4,000). It’s a rather large size, but Lang says this ring can be resized. All images and info are thanks to Lang Antiques.

 An antique Art Deco engagement ring with a floral design. Diamonds in platinum.

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