Antique ring with a geometric octagonal plaque and centering an old mine cushion diamond of circa .55 carats with smaller diamonds of circa .72 carats, in an openwork format. French exportation marks for platinum. Circa 1920.

The presence of the geometric plaque almost seems to protect this beautiful chunky stone.

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.