antique engagement ring

[LeonaRenee]

First off I''d like to say that I''ve been a long time lurker and have been meaning to post my engagement ring since I got it back in February. However, being a student I''ve finally gotten around to it now that the semester is done! The ring comes from the Jewel of Orleans shop in Disneyland. I had been drooling over it for months and was always worried someone would buy it. Luckily it stayed there so that the fiance could get when the time was right. The proposal took place at night on the beach in San Diego.

So, some specs on the ring:

Dates from around 1915-1940

Center diamond
old european cut
approx. 1.08 ct
color J-K
...can''t remember the clarity w/o getting the paperwork out but I think it''s VS2

Side diamonds
swiss cut
approx. .25 tcw
color J-K
think they are SI2

The top part is platinum with the bottom being yellow gold (pics below). Despite it''s imperfections it''s such a fireball which is why I wanted a vintage ring to begin with. I adore it!

 

[LeonaRenee]

ooo, didn''t think my picture was going to turn out that big, sorry! The following ones should be smaller. Here is a profile on my hand, hopefully you can see the transition from platinum to gold.

 

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showing some of its warmth..

 

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from a little further away

 

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off the hand

 

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and finally a fire shot!

 

[2Artists]

Your "Happiest Ring on Earth" is just beautiful!

That is such a fun place to have gotten it.

Mrs.2Artists

 

[babysteps]

That''s a dreamy, romantic ring - I love OECs! They are special, congrats on your beautiful ring

 

[chiquitapet]

Congratulations on your engagement! Your ring is beautiful!!

 

[DiamondFlame]

Excellent choice. It''s a fireball alright! I''m one of those who''d pick OECs over H&A any day... Congrats on your engagement!

 

[Imdanny]

Congrats!

 

[Rose-E]

WOW, I love it, It''s beautiful. Congrats. I''m soooo jealous!!!

 

[merrymunky]

Oh I just LOVE it. It''s beautiful.

 

[AdiS]

It''s amazingly beautiful! OECs are so pretty!

 

[Kelli]

That''s truly gorgeous! Congratulations!

 

[princessplease]

Oh lovely!!! Congrats!!!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Your ring is truly lovely. Wear it in good health and in your happy life!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Wow, I just re-read your post- I have never seen that shop! Is it in Orleans square? A friend who runs the little spot there where they draw your picture, told me
that Disneyland was getting rid of all the shops that didnt sell disney merchandise. How did I miss it? Now I have to go and see what pretties they have!

 

[geckodani]

It''s beautiful!

And I agree - what a fun place to have gotten it!!! Congraulations!

 

[Secret Butterfly]

That is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Congrats!

 

[kiett98]

Beautiful! I love the transition from yellow gold to platinum, too!

 

[tyty333]

Oh, that is so pretty...just think who might have worn it way back then? The more I see of the oec and omc
the more I like them.

 

[LadyBlue]

I love your ring, is really pretty and elegant

 

[tyty333]

BTW - I'm not a know it all (really) but I think your ring would be considered vintage (and not antique).

Antiques - according to the defs I looked up have to be 100+ years old

this is what I found for vintage (and like very much)
vintage - Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic (I like to think of myself as
vintage

)


Edit - if I am wrong please let me know (I'm sure you fine PSers will!

)

 

[Rhea]

Beautiful ring! It waited for you!

 

[GoodSoul]

Congratulations on both accounts! Your engagement and getting the ring you love and drooled over for months!

It''s pretty!

 

[tlh]

congrats, rainbows of fire!

 

[Burk]

Gorgeous ring!! Congrats!

 

[musey]

What a GORGEOUS ring!!! I just love old cuts. What a fun place to find it, too

 

[Loves Vintage]

It''s beautiful!!! I would love to see some more photos, particulary of the side stonesl, if you can!!! How are they set?