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2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring

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.

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.

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.

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.

This antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

Alternate view: 2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1915. Via Diamonds in the Library.

 A 2.90 carat antique cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1915. Via Diamonds in the Library.

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.

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