A hundred years of love, captured in one luminous antique diamond ring.
This hand-made Edwardian platinum three-stone ring dates to around 1918 and feels like it has already witnessed a lifetime of vows, letters, and whispered promises. At its heart glows an old European cut diamond of about 0.60 ct, softly rounded and full of that candlelit sparkle only true antique diamonds carry. On either side, a matched pair of old European cut diamonds completes the classic three-stone “past, present, future” story.
The diamonds are framed in a graceful domed top, bead-set with twelve smaller old European cut diamonds so the entire surface shimmers like frost on lace. Delicate milgrain edges and bright-cut engraved acanthus-leaf shoulders taper into a fine platinum band, all crafted entirely by hand in the Edwardian / early Art Deco era.
Low on the finger, incredibly comfortable, and undeniably romantic, this platinum and diamond three-stone ring is perfect as an antique engagement ring, promise ring, or right-hand ring for anyone who dreams in vintage. If you love old European cut diamonds, original Edwardian design and one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces, this ring is ready to begin its next chapter with you.
The acanthus leaf has been used as a decorative motif since ancient Greek and Roman times, curling along Corinthian columns and fine metalwork. In jewelry, it carries that same classical symbolism: endurance, rebirth, and resilient beauty that flourishes even in harsh conditions. When you see acanthus leaves engraved along a ring’s shoulders, it’s a subtle nod to timeless architecture and an old-world wish for a long, flourishing life and love.
Details
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Era: Edwardian / early Art Deco, circa 1918
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Metal: Platinum (hand made)
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Style: Three-stone dome ring with bead-set diamond surround
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Center Stone: Natural old European cut diamond
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Estimated weight: approx. 0.60 ct
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Color: I–J
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Clarity: SI2–I1 (eye clean)
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Side Stones: Matching pair of natural old European cut diamonds
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Estimated total weight: approx. 0.60 ct
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Color: I–J
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Clarity: VS2–SI1
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- 12 smaller European cut diamonds:
Estimated total weight: 0.60 ct apx.
Color: I/J
Clarity: Vs2 / Si1 -
Design Notes: Milgrained edges, bright-cut engraved acanthus-leaf motif shoulders, low-profile antique setting
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Manufacture: Hand