Late 1800s Russian 14K Diamond Ring, Size 7.25

About This Ring:

This dazzling antique belcher set diamond ring is sure to take your breath away. Featuring an old European cut diamond and Imperial Russian Hallmarks on the back,  it's an exquisite addition to any collection. The hallmarks indicate it was made prior to the Russian Revolution, during the Czarist era.

**Ring was sourced and purchased in the United States from an American dealer. The ring was in the states prior to the war.***

 

Condition:

The ring is in good antique condition. The prongs are worn but in place and secure. The diamond has a couple tiny chips and bruises not easily seen. It also has a few dark inclusions hidden under the facets, you won’t be able to see these without magnification and appropriate lighting. There is one inclusion on the table, not easily seen without magnification. Even though the diamond has inclusions, the cutter did an excellent job making it look like a light droplet of water and a higher grade clarity. 

The metal color has aged to a rosy patina.

Details:

Materials: Tests as 14K.

Size: 7.25, slightly off round

Front:

     Width: 8.8 mm

     Rise: 3.0 mm

Back:

     Width: 4.5 mm

     Rise: 1.0 mm

Weight: 5.7 grams

Era: Circa 1885 to 1895 (approximate)

Maker: Unknown

OEC Diamond:

Average Diameter: 4.3 mm

Color: G-H

Clarity: SI

Estimated Weight: 0.35 ct

Please note that when evaluated with alternate methods, including XRF, vintage, antique, and pre-owned jewelry may read slightly below the stated purity due to variations in alloy composition, manufacturing tolerances, the presence of other materials, solder, bloomed surfaces, or past repairs. This piece may read anywhere from 10K to 13.9K. Hallmarks are identified through research and comparison to known examples. Stones have been graded, assessed, and measured in their settings; evaluations are limited to what the setting permits. Treatments, if present, may not always be detectable. All details, including weights and dimensions, are approximate. Item color may vary slightly from photos due to differences in lighting and screen settings. Any stated circa dates are based on stylistic and manufacturing characteristics and should be considered approximate.