Antique_Australian_2.62ct_Cushion_Old_Cut_Diamond_Ring
Antique_Australian_2.62ct_Cushion_Old_Cut_Diamond_Ring Australian_antique_solitaire_Diamond_engagement_Ring Australian_2.62ct_Cushion_Old_Cut_Diamond_Ring antique_Australian_Diamond_Ring Antique_2.62ct_Cushion_Old_Cut_Diamond_Ring Australian_Old_Cut_Diamond_Ring antique_Australian_engagement_ring Gaunt_of_Melbourne_Jeweller
$30,000.00

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  • Specifications
  • History
  • In its original box, signed by Gaunt of Melbourne, we have this glorious circa 1900, 2.62ct cushion old cut diamond solitaire set ring in platinum on an 18ct yellow gold band with a saw-pierced foliate gallery.

    This is a beauty to behold. This ring sparked an interesting conversation in our store, where we were for a moment lost in the adventures of an 'old world'...

    Who was the diamond dealer? Who picked the diamonds up from the mine (most likely from Russia) and how did they travel? Did they keep the diamonds in a briefcase or saddle bag? Did they carry a revolver? How did they fair on the ship over to Melbourne from Europe?

    Why did the outback farmer who purchased this ring for his wife, travel to Melbourne? Was there a contract of moving cattle across the land perhaps? How was the ring travelling in secret, before landing on the ring-finger of its wearer? What did she look like? What was she wearing? Did she know gunman-ship being a woman of the land?

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  • Circa: 1900
    Period: Edwardian
    Maker: Gaunt of Melbourne, Australia (accompanied by original ring box)
    Gemstones: Diamond
    Cut: Cushion Old Cut
    Carat: 2.62ct (8.70 x 7.70 x 5.40 mm)
    Colour: N
    Clarity: VS2
    Gallery: Saw-Pierced Foliate Design
    Measurements: 1.70 mm band
    Material: Platinum on 18ct Yellow Gold
    Ian Abeshouse Valuation

    * Free Resizing Available - So that you receive the perfect fit, please let us know your finger size by placing it in the "special instructions" when checking out of the cart (complimentary service we provide, at no additional charge).

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  • Edwardian & Belle Époque Period (1901 - 1910):

    Named after the reigning King Edward VII and with notable influences from French Rococo décor, this period was the shortest in antique jewellery history. However, it was during this time that platinum was introduced into the art of jewellery making which changed the way diamonds could be set. The popular jewellery design at the time was the “garland” which flowed on from the Art Nouveau period as it focused on nature but more particularly, on flowers and leaves often arranged in some circular shape. Through the use of milgrain and pierced and engraved metals, the Belle Époque designs gave way to jewellery that mimicked the delicate nature of lace and ribbon with natural pearls and old mine cut diamonds being the material of choice.

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