#JOTW A Bit of Holiday Cheer-My Emerald and OEC Dinner Ring

[lovetodream]

I love this! It looks gorgeous on your hand and I'm glad you were impulsive through a difficult time. I hope it gives you joy to look at your hand.

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

I have spent the last few months seeking out old cut diamonds wherever I could find them-from New England antique stores to the NY Jewelry and Watch Show. As luck would have it, I found out about a local auction the same week that I got some bad news about my father and my brother in law. This ring caught my eye at the preview and I impulsively bid on it. Now this beauty is mine.

The ring has an Edwardian look to me, but the auction house describes her as Art Deco. The jewelry specialist dates the platinum setting as somewhere between 1915 and 1920. Although there is evidence of platinum being used as early as the Victorian era, I was told that platinum settings are typically categorized as Art Deco. The natural emerald is 7.5 mm x 5.5 mm with another estimated 2.25 carats of old European cut diamonds. I suspect that the OECS are early ones-the crowns are high and the culet facets are charmingly off center in many of stones. There’s something so romantic about this ring. I'm smitten with the open filigree design and the hand engraving. She’s not the most costly ring I own, but she may be the most exquisite.

So here she is-my very first emerald ring. I recently read that emeralds are thought to ward off evil and can signify hope. I don’t know if any of this is true, but this ring is sparking joy for me during a difficult time.

(p.s. I have been trying to research the period of this ring. I would appreciate some expert opinions about the setting date etc.)

Wow! Congrats, @lulu_ma. Which auction was this? You’re on a roll with antique jewelry!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

How gorgeous!!! Enjoy wearing your new beauty!!!

 

[lulu_ma]

She's just gorgeous and I love everything about her!

Hi @Catmom ! Thanks so much-I pretty much feel the same way about her

 

[lulu_ma]

Spectacular find! The emerald is a wonderful color.

Thank you @springerspaniel. I truly appreciate your feedback, especially because you are colored stone aficionado!

 

[lulu_ma]

Ummmm…yummm. What a find! I’m not even dying of jealousy, lol

@nala that's a high compliment coming from you-I'm always drooling over your finds!

Amazing!!

Thanks so much @Sprinkles&Stones !

 

[lulu_ma]

Really lovely ring and you wear it well. I'd place it as Edwardian. Edwardian and the tiny slice of time of belle epoque are my personal favorites.

@elizat I was so hoping you would weigh in-thank you! I'm glad to hear that you think it's Edwardian. Eventually, I'd like to build a small collection of rings from different eras.

 

[KaeKae]

I have spent the last few months seeking out old cut diamonds wherever I could find them-from New England antique stores to the NY Jewelry and Watch Show. As luck would have it, I found out about a local auction the same week that I got some bad news about my father and my brother in law. This ring caught my eye at the preview and I impulsively bid on it. Now this beauty is mine.

The ring has an Edwardian look to me, but the auction house describes her as Art Deco. The jewelry specialist dates the platinum setting as somewhere between 1915 and 1920. Although there is evidence of platinum being used as early as the Victorian era, I was told that platinum settings are typically categorized as Art Deco. The natural emerald is 7.5 mm x 5.5 mm with another estimated 2.25 carats of old European cut diamonds. I suspect that the OECS are early ones-the crowns are high and the culet facets are charmingly off center in many of stones. There’s something so romantic about this ring. I'm smitten with the open filigree design and the hand engraving. She’s not the most costly ring I own, but she may be the most exquisite.

So here she is-my very first emerald ring. I recently read that emeralds are thought to ward off evil and can signify hope. I don’t know if any of this is true, but this ring is sparking joy for me during a difficult time.

(p.s. I have been trying to research the period of this ring. I would appreciate some expert opinions about

I have spent the last few months seeking out old cut diamonds wherever I could find them-from New England antique stores to the NY Jewelry and Watch Show. As luck would have it, I found out about a local auction the same week that I got some bad news about my father and my brother in law. This ring caught my eye at the preview and I impulsively bid on it. Now this beauty is mine.

The ring has an Edwardian look to me, but the auction house describes her as Art Deco. The jewelry specialist dates the platinum setting as somewhere between 1915 and 1920. Although there is evidence of platinum being used as early as the Victorian era, I was told that platinum settings are typically categorized as Art Deco. The natural emerald is 7.5 mm x 5.5 mm with another estimated 2.25 carats of old European cut diamonds. I suspect that the OECS are early ones-the crowns are high and the culet facets are charmingly off center in many of stones. There’s something so romantic about this ring. I'm smitten with the open filigree design and the hand engraving. She’s not the most costly ring I own, but she may be the most exquisite.

So here she is-my very first emerald ring. I recently read that emeralds are thought to ward off evil and can signify hope. I don’t know if any of this is true, but this ring is sparking joy for me during a difficult time.

(p.s. I have been trying to research the period of this ring. I would appreciate some expert opinions about the setting date etc.)

Just Stunning!!!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Hubba Hubba what a looker, absolutely stunning and so finely crafted. Looks perfect on you too, I hope it brings you many years of happiness.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Wow !! @lulu_ma

that is one gorgouse ring !!!!!!
Im so glad it spoke to you

sorry to hear things are not so good within the family

 

[elle_71125]

Now that’s definitely bringing the holiday cheer! It’s a gorgeous ring and it looks amazing on you!

 

[BrownGinger]

Oh my, that really is exquisite!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Beautiful ring. Sorry you are having a toughtime. Hope it brightens your holidays.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

What a beauty! Congratulations!!!

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Wow! lulu_ma! What a glorious ring!
The emerald is absolutely mesmerizing and the design is stunning.
I hope your news gets better.. glad this new piece has given you some smiles.

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

Beautiful ring. Sorry you are having a toughtime. Hope it brightens your holidays.

@lulu_ma - are you ok? Not sure what this is reference to but hope you’re ok. Take care.

 

[icy_jade]

Such a beautiful ring. Congrats!!

 

[yssie]

Oh that’s beautiful

Everything about this photo is so festive!!


You wear this style so well. I think it’s a difficult type of ring to pull off but you wear it with panache and charm! The emerald is lovely, I’m really loving emeralds these days…

Yup. This ring is “home”. It was waiting for you.

 

[lulu_ma]

It’s absolutely stunning! I love emeralds and that one is gorgeous with lovely jardin.

Thanks so much @Mreader ! You will have to teach me more about emeralds since I'm a emerald neophyte

Beauteous! I bet the sparkle and the glow makes you all swoony
It'd make me swoony.

@ItsMainelyYou thanks! Your comments make me smile. I'm getting the sense that I did an okay job with the emerald

Love your new emerald!

Thank you @caolsen!

 

[lulu_ma]

Wow - that emerald is something else!

Thank you @MissGotRocks-it's funny because I have never paid much attention to emeralds before this year. But I really love this one. She has a nice glow that I can't quite capture in the pics.

@lulu_ma I literally gasped when I saw your gorgeous ring! Congratulations!, and I sincerely hope this spark of joy carries you through the times you're going through. This suits your hand perfectly, and I can see why it brings you joy. It brings me joy looking at it and that's just on a computer monitor.

@SparklieBug your comments are just the sweetest! They made me smile. Thank you!

 

[lulu_ma]

SWOON!!!

Picking myself up off the floor.
@lulu_ma OMG this is fabulous.
I love everything about this ring.
Wear it in good health and bling joy sweet friend. So happy for you!

@missy you know your collection has totally inspired my love of old cuts. Thank you!

 

[lulu_ma]

Breathtaking! This is the kind of ring I would want to have in all of it's deco lushisness! It looks beautiful on you!!

@cushioncutnut I could say the same thing about your amazing sapphire ring. Thanks! <3

Beautiful! Looks perfect on your hand.

Thank you @DorotheaBrooke !

 

[lulu_ma]

Wow Wow Wow!!!!

Six beautiful OECs and a gorgeous emerald in one perfect package!

Thank you @prs ! I really appreciate your compliments especially because your wife's collection has so many stunning colored stones.

 

[lulu_ma]

I love this! It looks gorgeous on your hand and I'm glad you were impulsive through a difficult time. I hope it gives you joy to look at your hand.

@lovetodream thank you! you've got it exactly right. the ring is something pretty to look at to help deal with the stress...

How gorgeous!!! Enjoy wearing your new beauty!!!

Thank you! @Diamond Girl 21

 

[lulu_ma]

Wow! Congrats, @lulu_ma. Which auction was this? You’re on a roll with antique jewelry!

@lulu_ma - are you ok? Not sure what this is reference to but hope you’re ok. Take care.

Thanks so much @Dmndsr4evr11 ! I went to the Skinner preview a few days after I found out that both my dad and bil have recurrent cancer. It seems silly but I hope this ring brings some healing vibes to my family

 

[lulu_ma]

Just Stunning!!!

Thanks so much @KaeKae

Hubba Hubba what a looker, absolutely stunning and so finely crafted. Looks perfect on you too, I hope it brings you many years of happiness.

I really appreciate lovely comments @YadaYadaYada ! You've got such a fine eye and I love your collection!

Wow !! @lulu_ma

that is one gorgouse ring !!!!!!
Im so glad it spoke to you

sorry to hear things are not so good within the family

Thanks @Daisys and Diamonds ! Hoping this ring repels some bad health juju!

 

[lulu_ma]

Now that’s definitely bringing the holiday cheer! It’s a gorgeous ring and it looks amazing on you!

Thanks @elle_71125 ! You know I have always loved your Clover. I wonder if she inspired me to shop for emeralds

Oh my, that really is exquisite!

@BrownGinger thank you!

Beautiful ring. Sorry you are having a toughtime. Hope it brightens your holidays.

Thank you @oncrutchesrightnow . This ring is certainly a bright spot, right now.

 

[lulu_ma]

What a beauty! Congratulations!!!

Thanks @Madam Bijoux !

Wow! lulu_ma! What a glorious ring!
The emerald is absolutely mesmerizing and the design is stunning.
I hope your news gets better.. glad this new piece has given you some smiles.

I really appreciate your lovely comments @Rubies-R-Me . I admire your amazing collection. Your new marquise is just

 

[lulu_ma]

Oh that’s beautiful

Everything about this photo is so festive!!


You wear this style so well. I think it’s a difficult type of ring to pull off but you wear it with panache and charm! The emerald is lovely, I’m really loving emeralds these days…

Yup. This ring is “home”. It was waiting for you.

A big thank you @yssie ! You've got such exquisite taste-I appreciate your lovely comments. And what is it about emeralds these days? I have never really considered them before this year...

 

[Matata]

That is a glorious ring. Congratulations on your new family jewel member. If you name your jewels, Evangeline means bearer of good news. I hope you receive only good news while wearing her.