Antique engagement ring set with an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat with EGL certificate stating the diamond is M-N color/SI3 clarity, within an 18K yellow gold mount. With French marks. Circa 1890

The many prongs create a beautiful basket for this old mine-cut diamond and the added detail on the shoulders are an exquisite finish. 

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.