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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.

Pink diamond and diamond ring, Oscar Heyman and Bros.

Have I mentioned that pink is my favorite color? Stereotypical of me, perhaps, but I just think it’s the prettiest.

Pink diamond and diamond ring, Oscar Heyman and Bros. An oval-shaped Fancy Intense Pink diamond (6.54 carats), flanked by 2.21 carats of white diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Yeah. I’m having a hard time forming coherent sentences with that baby on the screen.This pink diamond and diamond ring is centered by a remarkable stone, an oval-shaped Fancy Intense Pink diamond weighing approximately 6.54 carats. The pink diamond is flanked by two half moon-shaped diamonds weighing 2.21 carats. It’s the work Oscar Heyman & Brothers, so you can rest assured that the craftsmanship is flawless.

A pink diamond and diamond ring, Oscar Heyman and Bros. An oval-shaped Fancy Intense Pink diamond (6.54 carats), flanked by 2.21 carats of white diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I think that the half-moon shaped sides diamonds are the perfect cut: look how they flank the glorious pink center oval. Nothing else would have had the same effect.

For the record, this pink diamond and diamond ring is the perfect size for my finger. In the dream world in my head, this would be my ultimate “treat yourself” present. (I’ve been watching a lot of Parks and Rec. Don’t you love that show? I want to be friends with Amy Poehler only slightly less than I want to wear this ring every day.)

This stunning mirage of a ring was listed in Sotheby’s December 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

A beautiful pink diamond and diamond ring, Oscar Heyman and Bros.

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