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14K 0.68ctw Rose-Cut 5-Stone Victorian Revival Diamond Ring14K 0.68ctw Rose-Cut 5-Stone Victorian Revival Diamond Ring
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Sale price$1,550.00
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14K 0.54ct Old European Cut Diamond & Lab Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
14K 0.54ct Old European Cut Diamond & Lab Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
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14K 0.54ct Old European Cut Diamond & Lab Sapphire Three-Stone Ring

Sale price$1,500.00

Old European cut diamonds are becoming ghosts—finite relics from when stones were cut by eye, not laser. This 0.54-carat specimen, graded G-H with VS2-SI1 clarity, was shaped sometime between 1890 and 1930, back when cutters deliberately chose different priorities. They angled facets to maximize fire—those rainbow flashes of colored light—rather than the white light brilliance that modern cuts chase. The deeper pavilion and smaller table of Old European cuts were designed for candlelight, where colored sparks mattered more than overall sparkle. This diamond shows fluorescence under UV light, which means it literally glows blue in sunlight—a characteristic some consider a flaw, others a feature. Someone in the 2000s decided this antique stone deserved a second act, mounting it between two lab-created sapphires in fresh 14K gold. The contrast works: hundred-year-old carbon flanked by modern science. At 2.8 grams, it sits light on the finger—built for everyday beauty.

A diamond that lived through prohibition paired with sapphires that were born yesterday.

  • METAL: 14K yellow gold
  • WEIGHT: 2.8 grams
  • SIZE: 6.5 US
  • RESIZING: Yes, up to 2 sizes
  • HALLMARKS: 14K stamp

Stone Science
  • CENTER STONE: 0.54ct Old European Cut natural diamond (5.07-5.12 × 3.29mm)
  • SIDE STONES: Two lab-grown sapphires (4.60-4.70mm each), round faceted
  • COLOR/CLARITY: G-H/VS2-SI1 with blue fluorescence
  • TOTAL WEIGHT: 0.54ctw diamond plus lab sapphires
Era & History
  • ERA: Diamond 1890-1930, setting 2000s-2010s
  • AUTHENTICATION: EBTH GIA Graduate Gemologist verified
  • CONDITION: Fair to good, needs prong work
  • NOTABLE: Worn prong tips, abraded sapphires
Condition Notes

Fair to good condition requiring immediate attention. Prongs show significant wear with missing tips—professional retipping recommended before regular wear (approximately $75-100). Both sapphires display surface abrasion affecting brilliance. Diamond appears unaffected with no visible chips or scratches. Visible solder joints where settings meet band, typical of hand-assembled construction. Band shows normal surface wear consistent with regular use. Structural integrity sound despite prong issues.
14K 0.54ct Old European Cut Diamond & Lab Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
14K 0.54ct Old European Cut Diamond & Lab Sapphire Three-Stone Ring Sale price$1,500.00

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