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Antique Plat & Diamond Ring

omieluv

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Here are photos of a ring my grandmother bought a while ago from a distant relative. I am not sure if she wore it herself on a regular basis or just purchased to one day hand down to me.

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omieluv

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A couple more...

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Enerchi

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That is EXQUISITE!!! I love all that detail work - almost like a VanCraynest setting! It is a beautiful family heirloom - I hope your grandmother can enjoy it for a while as well, before it becomes yours.

Love it!! Keep posting pics - I would never tire of viewing that ring!!!
 

ForteKitty

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What a beautiful ring! The diamond looks really well cut, too. :love:
 

GemFever

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Beautiful! Love the detail on that setting. Thanks for sharing!
 

omieluv

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Okay, a few more! :wink2:

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dianabarbara

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the diamond looks beautiful, and the setting.. oh wow!! :appl:

your grandma seems to have excellent eyes and a wonderful taste :))
 

LibbyLA

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That's gorgeous! The diamond is beautiful and the setting doesn't look like anything I've ever seen.

liz
 

junebug17

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Oh wow, this is gorgeous! I agree with Libby that's it's very unique and different from anything I've ever seen - really beautiful! :love:
 

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Re: Antique Plat & Diamond Ring

What a special gift from your grandmother! Gorgeous!
 

omieluv

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dianabarbara|1357541526|3349266 said:
the diamond looks beautiful, and the setting.. oh wow!! :appl: your grandma seems to have excellent eyes and a wonderful taste :))

Thank you! My grandmother earned her MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago many years ago and went on as a high school art teacher until she retired. She also painted and sold her work on a small scale. Needless to say, she had a good eye :)
 

omieluv

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LibbyLA|1357560653|3349339 said:
That's gorgeous! The diamond is beautiful and the setting doesn't look like anything I've ever seen. liz

Libby & Junebug - Thanks! I have never seen a setting like it yet either and I wish I had more information about the maker and it's history. Like I said before my grandmother bought it from a distant relative, so there wasn't any sentimental value (for her), so she probably did not think to ask about its history.
 

omieluv

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Enerchi, ForteKitty, GemFever, and Rosebloom: Thank you all for your comments. When the ring came to me over 10 years ago, I thought it was beautiful. Since joining PS in 2007, I have learned so much about diamonds that I can really observe differences between old cuts and new cuts, so now I appreciate the stone and setting even more. It's fun to hold my modern rb next to this ring to compare how they perform.
 

hippi_pixi

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lovely ring! the 'prongs' are fantastic. the way they are dainty and part of the design
 

Loves Vintage

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I love everything about it!! That setting is just fantastic!! Love the design on the sides and the use of the small stones in the design. :love: :love: :love: :love:
 

HeartingDiamonds

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Goodness, how gorgeous!! Love the setting, sure looks like a die struck piece to me :love:

I esp love heirlooms like these.

Wear in much happiness and in memory of your G-Ma (as my kids call my mom) :appl: :appl: :appl:
 

yennyfire

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What a treasure! Wear it in much health and happiness!
 

CDCsparkles

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I love the sides of the ring! A wonderful heirloom!
 

missy

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Wow, I love that your grandmother gave this ring to you! I love the setting and everything about this ring! :love: What a sweet and thoughtful gift-something you will cherish forever! May you wear this gorgeous ring in health and happiness!!! :appl:
 

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This is a very unique ring. I love antique style rings! Its a beauty!
 
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Love the flower detail!!!
 

tyty333

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Really lovely setting/ring.
 

omieluv

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Decided to take some photos today.

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omieluv

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Omygosh, I can't get over that gorgeous floral design on the sides, this is just such a special piece!! Beautiful pics omieluv - it goes so beautifully with your ering!
 

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I love it. I love antique styles like that that have everything - milgraining and carving and engraving. It is really, really beautiful. I almost want the sides to be the top, they're so pretty. :love:
 

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I am glad you took more pics its a magnificent ring!!!!
 
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