A Friend''s 1899 Ering

[glitterata]

That is a beautiful diamond, and it looks lovely in that setting, but I am surprised to hear that the setting is from 1899. Are you sure your friend''s aunt didn''t have the diamond reset later? That square head looks like a style that was popular in the 20th century--perhaps the 1940s or 50s. It doesn''t look at all 1890s to me.

I could be wrong, of course.

 

[marcy]

Thank you Dannielle, Mscushion, Beechezz, Princessplease, MC, Purselove, Tlh, Omieluv, Musey, BKMommy, Somthingshiny and Glitterata.

Glitterata, I don’t know if someone in her family had it reset.The wedding band has the date engraved in it; it is always possible but my friend believes it is the original ring.

 

[Kelli]

I''m glad she''s leaving it like it is. It''s spectacular!

 

[marcy]

Thanks Kelli. It is a very pretty ring.

 

[Aida1010]

WOW! That ring is amazing. I would love to have an heirloom ring like that. I have a vintage ring myself, from my great aunt, but it''s not that old. The diamond is a modern brilliant cut. Not sure what year mine was purchased originally, but she was in her 80''s when she passed a couple years ago. The setting kind of looks like tacori.

 

[marcy]

Thank you Aida1010. I just saw your great aunt''s ring. It is lovely.

 

[tigian]

Thanks for sharing! Love the ring. Very unique and pretty.

 

[marcy]

Thank you Tigian.

 

[Linda W]

Gorgeous Marcy, it is really beautiful. Thank you for taking pictures of you friends ring and sharing it with us.

 

[marcy]

Thank you Linda. I knew I had to share this beauty with the rest of us diamond, gemstone and jewelry fans.

 

[LGK]

Glitterata totally took the words out of my mouth. The setting looks late 1940s to me, with an older diamond in it. Quite pretty and simple. Cool!

 

[kittybean]

Marcy, this ring is so interesting and absolutely beautiful! I''d love to have one like it someday (I have an absurdly long wish-list

).

 

[chiquitapet]

Very nice!!

 

[Nomsdeplume]

Gorgeous!

 

[Fly Girl]

Date: 8/8/2009 12:51:43 AM
Author: LittleGreyKitten
Glitterata totally took the words out of my mouth. The setting looks late 1940s to me, with an older diamond in it. Quite pretty and simple. Cool!

I agree with Glitterata and LittleGreyKitten. The setting looks identical to my mom's 1950 e-ring. Link It was probably a reset after about 50 years of use in the original setting. As for the engraving, when I got my 25th anniversary upgrade, we reproduced the original wedding date into it. I'm thinking that may have been done here as well.

Nice ring. I have a soft spot for that look.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

It is so pretty! I love it!

 

[marcy]

 

[gwendolyn]

Beautiful ring!

 

[marcy]

Thank you Gwendolyn.