More than 100 years antique diamond ring

[MonicaS]

Any information about how much something like this can cost?, thinking in insurance the ring.
Thanks.

I will love to have more information from an expert, years, style, etc...etc...

 

[MonicaS]

Pic 01

 

[MonicaS]

Platinum ring, 0.8 x 0.6 cm by 0.8 height

 

[MonicaS]

More pics...

 

[stone-cold11]

Get it independently appraised by an appraiser that specialize in old cuts.

https://www.pricescope.com/appr_list.aspx

 

[Richard Sherwood]

As it's platinum, the ring portion has to be post 1905. The style suggests the transition phase between Edwardian and Early Art Deco. My initial guess would be circa 1920.

The diamond is the interesting thing. It is not an old mine cut, but looks to be an early rectangular cushion cut. The faceting arrangement is very interesting. It almost reminds me of the older Peruzzi cut in some ways (an early to mid-1800's cut), or an early cushion cut (circa 1920), which would be more probable and more in keeping with the mounting.

There's definitely some antique value tied up in this ring, and the diamond appears to be no slouch. It would be a lot of fun to appraise. Do you have any idea of the carat weight? Looks to be in the 2 carat neighborhood, judging by the picture. A valuable ring, I'm sure.

 

[Kaleigh]

What a special ring, I can''t wait to see what the appraiser says. If I were you, I would send it to Richard...

 

[CharmyPoo]

Rich - your knowledge never ceases to amaze me!

 

[glitterata]

Rich, what happened in 1905 to make that the cut-off for platinum? Did they find new platinum deposits, develop a new kind of torch, or what? The curiosity is eating me alive!

I knew that silver was the most commonly used precious white metal in the 19th century and before, and I knew that white gold was invented around World War I. I even knew that in the mid-19th century Queen Victoria had a parure made out of that new precious white metal, aluminum. But I didn''t know that platinum had such a late start in jewelry.

Not doubting you--just eager for instruction.

 

[MonicaS]

I would love to send the ring to Richard but I lived in Canada, maybe one day I will go to USA and give him a visit.

If you are interested I can take better pictures and send everything to you, bigger and with more details.

THANKS RICHARD FOR ALL YOUR HELP!

 

[Richard Sherwood]

Hiya Glitterata. You always keep me on my toes.

Although platinum has been around for a long time, it wasn''t popularly used in jewelry until early 20th century. 1900 and beyond might be a more accurate dating, although most of the platinum jewelry I''ve seen dates 1905 and beyond.

Not quite sure why it became popular then. I''ll have to research that a bit. Let me know if you find anything.

 

[glitterata]

Thanks, Rich!

 

[MonicaS]

Pictures of the diamond, more close pics.
THANKS!

 

[MonicaS]

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[MonicaS]

closer pic.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Pricescope is a wonderful resource - always amazes me the wealth of accurate knowledge here.

small point of order.

Antique by definition is more than 100 years old.
This ring is probably on the cusp and might be vintage now and antique in a few years
it is very nice