Dr_Diesel
Brilliant_Rock
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I purchased this ring fro Sako in April 2022 and still have the original invoice for $3500.
It is a Late Victorian Era Platinum "buttercup" setting with an 18k yellow-gold shank with a GIA certified 0.84ct N/VS2 OMC natural antique diamond.
In the original IG post, Sako pointed out that platinum was first used in jewelry during the late Victorian Era (1870+)
The hand engraving "1889 Paris" on the inner shank suggests this was one of the earlier uses of a platinum collet used by French jewelers during that Era.
The diamond is a straight-up performer with a prominent kozibe effect. It appears much whiter than the color grade suggests and much larger than the stated weight, perhaps due to the illusion created by the collet.
It's super cute and very elegant. You can literally wear it with anything. I bought it because it's both a historically important piece and just utterly gorgeous.
Since the purchase, it was resized to a 5.5+ and lightly worn. It's totally sizable without loss of the original hallmarks.
We're just looking to downsize and generate a little cash, so I thought I'd put out feelers for anyone who might be interested.
It would be nice to get what I paid for it 2 years ago, but I'll entertain offers!
Kinda hate to part with it, but I'd feel good about seeing it go to a loving home!
It's listed on LoupeTroop Here: https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...orian-buttercup-ring-hand-engraved-1889-paris
It is a Late Victorian Era Platinum "buttercup" setting with an 18k yellow-gold shank with a GIA certified 0.84ct N/VS2 OMC natural antique diamond.
In the original IG post, Sako pointed out that platinum was first used in jewelry during the late Victorian Era (1870+)
The hand engraving "1889 Paris" on the inner shank suggests this was one of the earlier uses of a platinum collet used by French jewelers during that Era.
The diamond is a straight-up performer with a prominent kozibe effect. It appears much whiter than the color grade suggests and much larger than the stated weight, perhaps due to the illusion created by the collet.
It's super cute and very elegant. You can literally wear it with anything. I bought it because it's both a historically important piece and just utterly gorgeous.
Since the purchase, it was resized to a 5.5+ and lightly worn. It's totally sizable without loss of the original hallmarks.
We're just looking to downsize and generate a little cash, so I thought I'd put out feelers for anyone who might be interested.
It would be nice to get what I paid for it 2 years ago, but I'll entertain offers!
Kinda hate to part with it, but I'd feel good about seeing it go to a loving home!
It's listed on LoupeTroop Here: https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...orian-buttercup-ring-hand-engraved-1889-paris
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