.45 Carat Early Art Deco Diamond Ring 1816 The four prong basket setting

The four prong basket setting ornamented by exquisite hand engravings throughout the setting and band

Accented by ten old mine cut diamonds in a classic Victorian cluster motif

The diamond is set in a classic four prong box setting

this piece is in lovely condition and isn’t short on sparkle

.45 Carat Early Art Deco Diamond Ring 1816 The four prong basket settingEarly Art Deco ring collet set with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0. 45 carats, in an openwork mount of 20 single and old European cut diamonds. Set in platinum. Circa 1920 An airy and feminine mounting that is inspired by the lightness of the Edwardian era, while rooted in the geometry of the Deco period. Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities.