Antique Solid 18k Yellow Gold .91ct Old Euro Cut Diamond “Rub Over” Gypsy Ring (9.5)

The most sought after style antique ring whether a serious jewelry collector or those just getting into the game. Known as a “rub over” for the Victorian era technique used to set the stone. A jeweler uses a burnishing tool to push a thin rim of the surrounding metal over the edges of the gemstone, holding it tightly in place. This is one of the most secure settings for a gemstone because the metal protects the edges from chips and snags. It is also very comfortable for everyday wear because there are no sharp edges. Hand crafted sometime around the late 1890’s to early 1900’s out of a solid and vibrant 18k yellow gold the diamond is approximately .91ct of I2 Clarity and J in color while measuring 6.4MM x 3.64mm. As this ring is over 100 years old there are of course signs of wear, which to someone like myself just add to the history and aura of the ring. Though not what a diamond snob could refer to as a “perfect” diamond, the overall character, color, and cost of this ring just blow every other negative trait out of the water. With the ages of wear and smooth rub of gold covering the corners of the diamond this Gypsy ring looks even better in person.

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