{"product_id":"18ct-gold-0-6ct-vs-old-european-cut-diamond-solitaire-engagement-ring-size-n-with-certification","title":"18ct Gold, 0.6ct VS Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. Size N. With Certification.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA VS Old European Cut Solitaire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an stunning mid-century, high-clarity Old European Cut diamond in a classic crossover silhouette. The central diamond is housed in a palladium illusion setting— a design technique perfected circa 1930s–1950s to maximise the visual spread and brilliance of the diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​The Technical Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Central Diamond: one Old European Cut Diamond, weighing approximately 0.40cts (verified by a GIA graduate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Shoulder Detail: 8 single-cut diamonds (approx. 0.04ct total) grain-set into the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​The Metal: A two-tone mount, tested as a minimum of 17ct yellow gold with palladium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Ring Size: N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Condition: Excellent vintage condition; a robust and perfect everyday ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​The Rarity: Colour \u0026amp; Clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Finding an antique diamond of this era with both bright colour and high clarity is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​High Clarity (VS1\/VS2): Most diamonds from this period contain significant natural inclusions. A VS (Very Slightly Included) grade means that any internal characteristics are so minute they are difficult for even a professional to spot under 10x magnification. This provides a \"clean\" diamond that allows light to pass through with zero interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Bright Colour (H\/I): Old-cut diamonds were often sourced from mines that produced warmer, \"creamy\" tones. To find a stone in the H\/I (Near Colourless) range is a wonderful find. It appears crisp and white against the platinum setting, offering a brightness usually reserved for modern premium stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Whilst the report uses the broader trade term \"old brilliant,\" we know this is specifically an Old European Cut because of its technical facets: the characteristic small table, high crown, and the distinct open culet (the flat facet at the very bottom of the stone, visible as a small circle through the table). Unlike modern stones cut by machines, these were hand-cleaved to glow under candlelight, producing a much broader, romantic \"flash\" of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​This is a stunning example of mid-20th century jewellery and a wonderful buy as an entry level Old European Cut Diamond for someones collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Value \u0026amp; Equity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​WGI Retail Replacement Value would be: £1,800 – £2,100 but it has a certificate for £1600. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​My Price: £595.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Price includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​🌟 Paperwork stating the ct weight, colour and clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​🌟 Fully insured RMSD delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​🌟 A beautiful light-up box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zara's Gems \u0026 Jewels Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57519702835532,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/zarasgemsandjewels.co.uk\/products\/18ct-gold-0-6ct-vs-old-european-cut-diamond-solitaire-engagement-ring-size-n-with-certification","provider":"Zara's Gems \u0026 Jewels Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}