Late 19th Century Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Starburst Ring, Celestial, 1899, Size 4 to 4.25

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About This Ring:

Add a touch of enchantment to your collection with our Antique Celestial Ring. This stunning piece boasts … Read more About This Ring:

Add a touch of enchantment to your collection with our Antique Celestial Ring. This stunning piece boasts a rare old mine cut diamond with a large culet, surrounded by two natural old cut rubies. The intricate scrolls on the shoulders and British hallmarks for Chester 1899 add sentimental value to this one-of-a-kind ring. The shape is slightly oblong making it fit closer to a 4.25 or a bit over.


Details:

Materials: Tests as 18K gold (British hallmarks).

Size: 4 to 4.25 (Fits slightly loose due to its slightly oblong shape.)

Front:
Width: 6.8 mm
Rise: 1.9 mm

Back:
Width: 2.1 mm
Rise: 0.6 mm

Weight: 3.6 grams

Era: Circa 1890s (approximate)

Maker: “H&S”

Old Mine Cut Diamond:
Color: F/G
Clarity: SI2/I1 (Eye Clean)
Estimated Total Weight: 0.05 ct

Old Cut Natural Rubies:
Estimated Total Weight: 0.20 cts


Please note that when evaluated with alternate methods, including XRF, vintage, antique, and pre-owned jewelry may read slightly below the stated purity due to variations in alloy composition, manufacturing tolerances, the presence of other materials, solder, bloomed surfaces, or past repairs. This piece may read anywhere from 14K to 17.9K. Hallmarks are identified through research and comparison to known examples. Stones have been graded, assessed, and measured in their settings; evaluations are limited to what the setting permits. Treatments, if present, may not always be detectable. All details, including weights and dimensions, are approximate. Item color may vary slightly from photos due to differences in lighting and screen settings. Any stated circa dates are based on stylistic and manufacturing characteristics and should be considered approximate. See less