Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire

If you're looking for the perfect antique diamond ring this checks all the boxes: a classic "belcher" solitaire style crafted in yellow gold featuring a dazzling old mine-cut diamond with the unique cushion shape, chunky facets and prismatic rainbow-tinged sparkle we love about the OMC (old mine-cut). 

The low-profile multi-prong setting makes it a comfortable fit on the hand, easy to wear on a daily basis.

Details: Measuring approximately 9.39 mm north to south at the center front, with a 2.63 mm band width at the center back. Marked for 14k gold, but we believe that applies to a reshanking as only the back section of the band XRF tests to 14k, most of the ring XRF tests to 10k, so we're calling it 10k. The ring will come with a full appraisal by a third party G.I.A. and AGA certified gemologist.

Old mine-cut diamond: 5.72-6.41 X 2.9 mm, .69 ct.
Color: K
Clarity: VS-2
Fluorescence: none

The ring weighs 5.7 grams.

Size: 7 3/4 scant and resizable about 2 full sizes without issue. Please send us a message before purchase if you are interested in the details of our sizing service.

Condition: In excellent condition with a mellow antique patina speaking to its dignified age. 

History: The belcher mounting, a deep-set seat with a ring of prongs, was developed by Thomas Belcher around 1850, it was one of the most popular 19th-century styles to showcase solitaire stones.

Old mine-cut diamonds were developed in the 18th century and used throughout the 19th, until the development of the European-cut in the early 20th century, and soon thereafter the modern brilliant-cut that's used today. Old mine-cuts had fallen out of favor by that point, but they've been experiencing a resurgence of popularity in recent years due to their unique character, as each stone is one of a kind.