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BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Jewellery & Gems / Unworn Platinum Ring with 0.96 ct Vintage Brilliant (E/vvs2) from our Workshop
The diamond cut has evolved over many generations, with the aim of unlocking the richest possible play of light within the stone. For a long time, however, the technical limitations and the availability of diamonds placed strict constraints on the cutters’ ability to experiment. Even in the 19th century, the shape of what was referred to as a "brilliant" diamond had not yet been clearly defined. These diamonds, which we now refer to as old-cut diamonds, already resembled our modern brilliants in many ways, but several further generations of continual refinement would pass before the fully developed modern brilliant cut emerged. The modern brilliant is characterised by the fact that both the reflection of light within the stone and the refraction of light at the facets – which is responsible for the colourful reflections – are optimised according to the laws of physics. For this effect to be achieved, it is crucial that the proportions, symmetry, as well as the precision of the cut and polish, are as close to ideal as possible. The brilliant-cut diamond presented here meets these requirements – the result is a stone with truly remarkable brilliance. The diamond weighs 0.96 carats and displays the sought-after colour grade Exceptional White ("E"), also known as "River". Both its proportions and polish have been graded as Very Good, while its symmetry is rated Good. The clarity is VVS, meaning Very Very Small Inclusions – natural features that are extremely difficult to detect even under magnification. These minor inclusions attest to the diamond's natural origin and in no way diminish its brilliance. Two independent gemmological reports have confirmed these specifications. The diamond is held in place by a subtle claw setting crafted from platinum and is accompanied by six smaller brilliant-cut diamonds that gently accent the shoulders of the ring. However, as the shoulders are slightly recessed from the central stone, the focus remains clearly on the magnificent main diamond. We have been able to craft this ring in our workshop using exclusively repurposed materials. The smaller diamonds and the platinum were sourced from older pieces of jewellery. The central stone comes from a collection of brilliant-cut diamonds that were acquired by their former owner in the 1970s as an investment. This is the first time the large diamond has been set in a ring – one that, thanks to its durable materials, is suitable for everyday wear.
Estimate:£8,825.57
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