My Graduation Present (Antique Ring)

[poptart]

My family just flew in today and gave me the graduation present that I picked out MONTHS ago! It is an antique ring from about the late 19th century Rome that we picked up at a local antique jeweler in our hometown. It is about a .75 carat ruby with 3 rose cut diamonds on each side set in silver (?) and gold. I''m not quite sure if the white metal is platinum, silver, white gold, or what exactly. It''s a fairly heavy ring though, for the size it is. I don''t have pics tonight as I just got home from visiting with my family, but I will take pictures and post them tomorrow!!

*M*

 

[yellowsparkles]

can''t wait to see the photos!!!

 

[NYCsparkle]

No pics?!!!??!?! what a tease!!

it sounds lovely, can''t wait to see it.

 

[Nicrez]

CONGRATS ON BOTH COUNTS POPTART! Ring and graduation...!

It could very well be silver. Many rings were set in silver of that era. Platinum wasn''t as popular until Art Deco around the 20''s.

We need pictures though. LOTS. I love antique jewlery... *sigh* Something so amazing about wearing something that was made with such craftsmanship so long ago and could tell quite a tale if it could speak... think of the hands it''s graced, the stories it could have been part of... It sounds lovely!

 

[FireGoddess]

I can''t wait to see this beautiful ring!!! Congrats!!

 

[kcoursolle]

It sounds lovely, can''t wait to see some pics!!!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Oooooh Poptart, I will be checking back like a maniac for sure to see your pictures!

I love that you know some history behind the ring, and it sounds stunning. Congrats on graduation too!!

 

[poptart]

First one... Dun... dun... DUUUUNNNN!!

 

[poptart]

Date: 5/12/2007 12:32:12 AM
Author: poptart
Closer up....

 

[poptart]

next...

 

[poptart]

another.

 

[Harriet]

Congrats! And congrats!

 

[poptart]

Sorry I''m so slow.

 

[poptart]

Last one for tonight...

 

[poptart]

Thanks for your suggestion Nicrez! I figured it was silver, but it has held up very well!

Does anyone have a good method for cleaning a ring like this? I don''t want to damage the ruby or silver at all. Thanks!

*M*

 

[iheartscience]

Very pretty! Congratulations on graduating, too!

 

[kcoursolle]

It''s so beautiful!!! I really love the bezel setting and the cute three bezel diamonds on each side. Gorgeous!

 

[surfgirl]

poptart, it''s really a lovely, lovely ring. Enjoy, and wear it in good health! Congrats on your graduation too!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Wow Poptart! Your ruby baby is really pretty

I am experiencing serious ring and finger envy!

 

[poptart]

Oh thanks guys! I wish I could capture the sparkle in the lamp light, but no luck. I am going to try and take pictures in the sun soon, or have DH take them when he gets back since he is a genius with the camera. It looks like it''s got a purple tint in the pictures, but really it''s a gorgeous clear red. It really comes out in the sunlight and those rose cut diamonds twinkle like mad!

*M*

 

[Love in Bloom]

I loooove

chunky facets and would have loved to have had a rose, mine or OE cut stone for my ering. Can't wait to see your rose cuts in daylight. You have six of them

, in one ring!!! Sweeet!!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Very beautiful, Poptart! And congratulations on graduation!

 

[Catmom]

It''s gorgeous, Poptart!! Congratulations on both your ring and your graduation.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Oh so wonderful! Congrats all ''round!

cheers--Sharon

 

[KimberlyH]

It''s stunning poptart! And congratulations on your graduation!!! Now hubby just needs to come home and all will be right in the world.

 

[MWG]

What a beautiful piece of history!!!!! Congratulations on your GRADUATION!!!

MWG

 

[Miranda]

Beautiful ring. What a special gift for this milestone in your life. Congratulations on your graduation!

 

[WTNLVR]

Congrats on the graduation! The ring is beautiful

 

[Skippy123]

Gorgeous; congrats!!!

 

[KristyDarling]

How beautiful!!!! I love the detail and femininity of the ring! Congrats on graduation!