White gold and diamond ring “Catherine”

Description

Stunning ring of the 40s in 18 carat white gold set with an entourage of 12 old cut diamonds of 0.1 carat haloing a brilliant cut diamond (probably not original as it is a modern cut) of 0.15 carats. This diamond is itself surrounded with a pattern of brilliant foliage.
Size: FR 55 / UK O / US 7
Weight: 5.57g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: diamonds help us define the era of antique jewelry, as their cut has evolved over time. From the hand carved rose-cut diamonds of the XVIth to the old-cut diamonds of the XIX to the modern 58-faceted brilliant cut diamond, laser cut for optimal light reflection, the diamond can betray the age of jewelry. That being said, this ring from the 40s features two different diamond cuts, revealing that its central diamond was later replaced.