Edwardian Filigree Diamond Ring

This antique ring circa 1900 is a beautiful example of the transition from a 19th century Victorian aesthetic to the lightness of Edwardian design. The navette shaped face is worked in platinum in a lacy star motif, mounted to a 14k yellow gold gallery and shank featuring a prismatic old mine-cut diamond in the center, approximately .35 ctw, L color and SI-2 clarity, accented by the silvery gleam of rose-cut diamonds east, west, north and south.

Diamonds were the favored stone of the era and I think the word "confection" can be put to good descriptive use regarding jewelry made at this time.

Details: Measuring approximately 13/16" north to south and 7/16" east to west across the face. The curved gallery keeps the ring seated comfortably face up on the finger. The band is marked for 14k. 

Size: Currently size 7 and resizable at least two full sizes. Please contact us before purchase if you are interesetd in the details of our sizing service.

Condition: In excellent condition with light wear to the filigree details. The ring has been reshanked at some point in it's history and is ready for another 100 years of faithful service.

History: Prior to the invention of the oxyacetylene tourch in 1895 which allowed jeweler's to solder platinum to itself it was common to find filigree designs worked in platinum for strength fused to a body of gold. 1890- 1905 is the heyday for this type of mixed metal jewelry.