A charming, Victorian-era, Belcher claw ring, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose six, tapering prongs hold a glittering, 1/3 carat, old mine cut diamond. The belcher setting is a simple, elegant style, named for its creator, Thomas Belcher— this one is especially graceful, with long, rounded, cutaway sections that give the ring face a floral appearance and create an abundance of light behind its diamond. This ring is weighty, with a tapering profile. It is well suited to all genders, and it would make a wonderful engagement ring.

Old mine cut diamonds are cut by hand and they are beloved for their unique attributes, which include irregular facets, off-round shapes, small tables and open culets— these old darlings are tall and chunky by nature, and the open culet creates a pupil-like facet at the center of the diamond's "eye." Old cut diamonds have a soulful sparkle that new diamonds can't rival.

Materials

14k gold
Diamond

Age

c. 1880

Size

US 5 1/2. This ring can be resized; to add resizing to your order, visit our services section.

Dimensions

Ring face measures approx 6.8 mm; shank measures approx 4.5 mm at the shoulder and tapers to approx 1.9 mm at the base; diamond measures approx 4.15 x 4.4 mm (carat weight is approx .33 carats).