A custom handmade Art Deco period circa 1935 red spinel and old cut diamond engagement ring.
This gorgeous one of a kind ring is set with an absolutely beautiful and very rare fine natural earth mined red spinel with a saturated rich red color. Surrounding this exquisite gem are two full tiers of old round cut diamond accents. The effect is absolutely beautiful!
I adore the way the band is swept up holding the diamond and spinel set basket almost like the tendrils of a vine. It's a lovely handmade setting.
The spinel and diamond cluster measures 11/16" along the hand by 1/2" across the finger and rises 3/8" high off the finger (17 x 12mm, 10mm).
In total the stunning earth mined red spinel weighs 0.81 carats. There are 0.36 carats of sparkly SI/I clarity G/H/I color diamond accents all old cut.
Together the total precious gem weight is 1.17 carats.
Currently this darling antique spinel ring is a size 7 to 7 1/8 US, it can be resized.
Inside the shank it is marked 10K, testing confirms solid 10 karat white gold.
Red spinel is a rare collectors gem with a strong collectors market.
This stunning natural unheated untreated red spinel ring is a one of a kind ring made in the later part of the Art Deco period. The uniqueness, the collectibility of the ring due to the period authenticity and the stunning untreated natural red spinel make it an ideal choice for a unique engagement ring or anniversary ring.
It is in lovely condition and is ready to gift or to wear.
An Appraisal and Gem Report shall accompany this ring.
It will be sent in a fine ring presentation box ready for gifting and for safe keeping.
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Other comment:
Today we rarely see this quality and sadly most "handmade" rings are cast then polished but not handmade at all and were manufactured using CAD computer imaging design software with molds printed and cast. Stones can even be cast in place and not even set by hand! That means the stones are likely to be lost and the claws are brittle and uneven. These CAD rings do not have the quality of handmade gold rings and are unlikely to be able to be passed onto future generations but rather will be scrapped because of the porosity of the metal and other factors of casting using this cheap technology. This handmade ring is quality and will stand the test of time. It is an heirloom jewel like no other.
