This Victorian cluster engagement ring is set with a 1.50 carat oval-cut Ceylon sapphire with AGL certificate stating natural color, no heat. Surrounded by 10 old mine-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamond shoulders weighing approximately 1.20 carats total. Set in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880

The sapphire is bright and the old mine-cut diamonds have a lot of character having a big look "ain't so bad" either.  Learn about cluster engagement rings

Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for more mining and lessening the demand for new diamonds.