Antique Plat & Diamond Ring

[omieluv]

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.

 

[omieluv]

A couple more...

 

[Enerchi]

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]

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

 

[GemFever]

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

 

[omieluv]

Okay, a few more!

 

[dianabarbara]

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

your grandma seems to have excellent eyes and a wonderful taste

 

[LibbyLA]

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

liz

 

[junebug17]

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!

 

[Rosebloom]

Re: Antique Plat & Diamond Ring

What a special gift from your grandmother! Gorgeous!

 

[omieluv]

the diamond looks beautiful, and the setting.. oh wow!! 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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Loves Vintage]

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.

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

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

I esp love heirlooms like these.

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

 

[yennyfire]

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

 

[CDCsparkles]

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

 

[missy]

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

 

[emeraldluvr]

This is a very unique ring. I love antique style rings! Its a beauty!

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

Re: Antique Plat & Diamond Ring

Love the flower detail!!!

 

[tyty333]

Really lovely setting/ring.

 

[omieluv]

Decided to take some photos today.

 

[omieluv]

More...

 

[junebug17]

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!

 

[minousbijoux]

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.

 

[arkieb1]

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