{"product_id":"8-15-carat-old-european-cut-diamond-ring","title":"8.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.15 carats of exceptional Old European Cut brilliance, set in platinum and 18K yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.15 carat natural Old European Cut diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, GIA certified and measuring an impressive 13.3mm in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diamond features exceptional old-world faceting, with beautifully broad facets, a distinctive open culet and spectacular flashes of fire. Like \u003cstrong\u003emany\u003c\/strong\u003e Old European Cut diamonds, it faces up considerably whiter than its GIA N colour grade might suggest, with subtle warmth that becomes more apparent when viewed from the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern brilliant cuts, Old European Cut diamonds were fashioned with different proportions and larger facets, producing a distinctive pattern of light and contrast. No two are quite alike, and this particular diamond is an exceptional example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and handcrafted in Hong Kong, the ring combines platinum and 18K yellow gold in an elegant, timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diamond is secured by four sets of delicate triple platinum prongs, positioned at the north, south, east and west. The open platinum setting allows the diamond's beautiful faceting to remain visible from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural platinum shoulders sweep down from the diamond, transitioning seamlessly into a refined triple-band 18K yellow gold shank. The two metals complement one another beautifully, with platinum enhancing the diamond's face-up brightness and yellow gold bringing warmth to the overall design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its substantial 8.15 carat centre, the setting remains elegant and beautifully proportioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA one-of-a-kind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld European Cut diamond engagement ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed for someone who appreciates exceptional antique diamonds, distinctive craftsmanship and timeless jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Age \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an older, previously owned Old European Cut diamond, rather than a newly cut stone. While its exact age cannot be verified, its cutting style and characteristics are consistent with traditional Old European diamond cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs expected of a diamond with a history, there are minor chips along the girdle and light abrasions to some facet edges. These are visible under magnification but do not detract from the diamond's exceptional faceting, brilliance or overall beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diamond is recently GIA certified as an Old European Brilliant and has been set into a newly crafted platinum and 18K yellow gold ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond \u0026amp; Ring Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentre diamond:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.15ct natural diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old European Brilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GIA \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e N (faces up considerably whiter)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SI2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum, four sets of triple prongs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Triple 18K Yellow Gold shank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e US 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of a kind, ready to ship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Acquisition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional diamond ring is available for private acquisition through Valentina Fine Jewellery. Please enquire for further details, with secure payment and fully insured worldwide shipping arranged personally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: 137,000USD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"VALENTINA FINE JEWELLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45246340595912,"sku":null,"price":137000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6060\/3336\/files\/8caratOldEuropeanCutNaturalDiamondGIAring.jpg?v=1793622301","url":"https:\/\/www.valentinafine.com\/products\/8-15-carat-old-european-cut-diamond-ring","provider":"Valentina Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}