Antique 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with .84 ct Euro Cut Natural Diamond Size 6
Stunning antique solid 14k Yellow Gold solitaire ring with a beautiful old Euro-cut approximately .84-carat L-color and SI1/2-clarity natural Diamond set in 6 White Gold prongs. Stamped 'f14' and 'P', this wonderful size 6 early 1900s ring is in excellent condition for its age and weighs approximately 2.36 grams. The top of the Diamond rises to 8.6 mm above the finger, where the band is approximately 4.1 mm wide, tapering to 1 mm at the bottom of the band. Old Euro-cut Diamonds, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are characterized by a distinct romantic charm born from their hand-cut nature. They feature a smaller table, a higher crown, and noticeably larger, chunkier facets, often with a visible "open" culet. This design was optimized to maximize the Diamond's "fire" - the dispersion of white light into spectral colors, particularly under softer, older lighting conditions, such as candlelight. In contrast, modern brilliant cuts, perfected with advanced technology and