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Art Deco diamond panel ring by Lacloche Freres.

Whenever I see the name “Lacloche Freres” on a piece of Art Deco jewelery, I know it’s going to be good. This Art Deco diamond panel ring is no exception.

 Art Deco diamond panel ring by Lacloche Freres. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Have you ever seen a ring quite like this before? I think it’s very unique. It would appear to be simple from a distance, but the longer I look at it the more complex I realize it is. It’s designed as a pavé -set baguette-cut diamond convex cut-cornered rectangular panel trimmed with small single-cut diamonds and set to the center with a single-brilliant-cut diamond collet, mounted in platinum.

I think it would be a really spectacular engagement ring or a gorgeous right-hand ring. If I suddenly win the lottery, you can expect to see me wearing this as the latter. This beautiful thing is currently for sale at Humphrey Butler. All images and info are thanks to Humphrey Butler.

Alternate view of Art Deco diamond panel ring by Lacloche Freres. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Update: I’ve since found another, older listing for this Art Deco diamond panel ring with a new image. This one’s from a 2005 Bonhams listing.

It’s clearly the same Art Deco diamond panel ring, but the images looks a bit less cleaned-up. Beautiful.

4.51 carat asscher-cut diamond ring.

So we’ve already talked about my love for asscher-cut diamonds. Today, we’re going to look at a contemporary asscher-cut diamond ring.

4.51 carat asscher-cut diamond ring from Betteridge's estate collection. Via Diamonds in the Library.

A very large contemporary asscher-cut diamond ring, actually. I’d love to see that under full sunlight, wouldn’t you? Preferably on my own hand.

This beautiful thing comes to us from Betteridge’s Estate Betteridge collection. It’s a very simple design, but a diamond like that really needs no frills. Sometimes I think asschers are better off in simple settings, since they’re so interesting on their own.

That diamond is a huge 4.51 carats (K color, VS1 clarity), accentuated by partway pavé-set diamond shanks and basket.

This asscher-cut diamond ring is currently for sale at Betteridge. All images and info are thanks to Betteridge.

Ring roundup: vintage/ antique diamonds.

For your left ring finger or any other! Vintage and antique diamonds.

Art Deco platinum and diamond engagement ring, circa 1920. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I adore the openwork on this .60 carat Art Deco platinum and diamond engagement ring. This ring was made in the 1920’s-1930’s. The central diamond is accentuated by a straight baguette diamond set in a bullet shape setting and is outlined in a gracefully scalloped diamond-set frame. Hand engraving at the top of the shank provides a final, lovely detail. I’d love to see this on a finger (I volunteer my own).

.83 carat vintage diamond engagement ring made in the 1940s. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This lovely .83 carat vintage diamond engagement ring was made in the 1940’s. The sparkling round diamond is highlighted on each side with a charming trefoil leaf motif set with tiny, twinkling, single-cut antique diamonds.

Edwardian twin-stone diamond ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

More of a right-hander than a typical engagement ring, this leafy Edwardian twin-stone diamond ring is exceptional. This ring, crafted in platinum over gold, dates back the very end the nineteenth century. It features  a matched pair of old mine-cut diamonds weighing .45 carats set diagonally among a leafy motif shimmering with tiny rose cut diamonds.

Mid-century 2.01 carat diamond engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This mid-century 2.01 carat diamond engagement ring is bold and glamorous. The diamond is embraced by split shoulders set with long, slender baguette cut diamonds punctuated with a round brilliant cut on either side. I do love a split shoulder.

.83 carat Edwardian diamond engagement ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This .83 carat Edwardian diamond engagement ring is so curvacous and unique.  The .83 carat old Eurpean-cut diamond is set in platinum and surrounded by beautiful openwork and  four tiny twinkling old mine diamonds. I think this one is really dainty and beautiful. (Very similar to my engagement ring!)

These rings have all been sold by Lang Antiques, I found them in the Archive. I’m sorry to break your heart by showing you rings that already belong to people, but even sold rings are worth admiring.

Vintage and antique engagement rings. Diamonds from the Edwardian era to Art Deco and MidCentury.

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