diamond ring

Late Edwardian to very early 1920s, 1930s, Art Deco solid 18K white gold ring with a center European cut diamond and rectangular sapphires. It is marked 18K, jeweler tested and guaranteed solid 18K gold. Very chunky and well made. The original shank/band is still wide, thick and strong….not worn down. The top has gorgeous geometric Art Deco design mixed with a tight 1920s linear pattern on the front and back as well as hand pierced and open filigree work on the front and back. Sides have a deeply recessed ribbed design with a beveled top in the center and flat sides. Ring size is 7. Weight is 5.8 grams. The center diamond is a very sparkly like an old mine cut. Beautiful and showy. Total carat gemstone weight is .78 carat. The center diamond alone is just over .5 carat and the sapphires are .26 carat total. The sapphires have lovely glowing cobalt blue color. The diamond has 1 very small carbon spot and an internal inclusion. The inclusion is not visible to the naked eye. It is SI3/I1 with I/J/K color. It is bright white and highly noticeable. It is from an estate where it was kept for many, many decades in excellent, gently used condition. Never altered. No repair. No resize. There is minor age wear that is obvious in the magnified photos but not when the ring is on the finger. One sapphire has a tiny abrasion which is not visible at all without a loupe/magnifier. The bezel edge for the other sapphire has a very small 1mm section of wear directly at the edge. Please see photos and expect it to be very, very small in person. Structurally, the ring is sound and in excellent condition overall. Stones are good. No cracks. This is a gorgeous, original early Art Deco ring for your fine jewelry collection.