Is This A Men’s Ring?

[snaphappy]

Struggling to find a deco or edwardian ring for a man. I’ve never seen a ring like this. All sapphires are synthetic, 18k white gold. I would replace the center sapphire with a transition cut diamond if possible, or OEC/OMC

When do you think this was made?

Is it hideous or kinda awesome?

 

[marymm]

Well, I do like the bones of the ring -- I definitely think it could be termed a man's ring or a unisex ring - I do not care for the yellow stone which is the only hideous part as far as I'm concerned

However, it looks like they just chopped off the original prongs when they stuck the yellow stone in

So, when you switch out the center stone you'll have to decide if you want vintage-style replacement prongs built up -- not sure how tricky or expensive it may be, do you have an experienced bench person? -- or I guess you can stick with a bezel (?) like it seems to be now (?) but maybe have your bench person do a better job rehabbing the area.

Is there a return period? Can you buy it and show it to your bench person for their input?

 

[snaphappy]

Well, I do like the bones of the ring -- I definitely think it could be termed a man's ring or a unisex ring - I do not care for the yellow stone which is the only hideous part as far as I'm concerned

However, it looks like they just chopped off the original prongs when they stuck the yellow stone in

So, when you switch out the center stone you'll have to decide if you want vintage-style replacement prongs built up -- not sure how tricky or expensive it may be, do you have an experienced bench person? -- or I guess you can stick with a bezel (?) like it seems to be now (?) but maybe have your bench person do a better job rehabbing the area.

Is there a return period? Can you buy it and show it to your bench person for their input?

I don't have anyone I'm working with yet. This is just an idea in my head at this point. My bigger concern is date of origin. My wife's wedding ring is early 20th century. I just have no idea when this was made. It has deco elements, but that doesn't mean much with all the reproductions out there.

I don't know a lot about mounting, but I like how the yellow stone is set... flush? So I'd stick with a bezel?

Thank you so much for your feedback!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i like it
i would wear it

 

[Dreamer_D]

The yellow stone is bead set into the recess.

 

[snaphappy]

In addition to "when was it made" another good question: would you put a 1.8ish carat diamond in this setting?

 

[dk168]

The ring has a masculine look IMHO, and I would consider it as a gentleman's ring

DK

 

[lovedogs]

I like it! Unisex style for sure

 

[glitterata]

That looks like it's from the same era as your wife's ring. It looks like a man's ring, a very nice one. The yellow stone is probably a replacement. What would make me hesitate is the metal--18k white gold will probably have a yellowish tings and won't wear as well as platinum, especially since it's not new to begin with. But that might just be my prejudice. I dislike white gold and love platinum.

 

[snaphappy]

That looks like it's from the same era as your wife's ring. It looks like a man's ring, a very nice one. The yellow stone is probably a replacement. What would make me hesitate is the metal--18k white gold will probably have a yellowish tings and won't wear as well as platinum, especially since it's not new to begin with. But that might just be my prejudice. I dislike white gold and love platinum.

I've scoured the internet. I can't find a masculine platinum ring anywhere!!

 

[Niel]

I've scoured the internet. I can't find a masculine platinum ring anywhere!!

depends what you thinks is masculine.
I think tank rings are masculine and often in platinum

 

[snaphappy]

Oh sorry I should've been more specific. I mean platinum men's rings from the early 20th century

 

[Niel]

what do you consider early ? Tank rings are from the 40s.

 

[Niel]

Art Deco Era 1.08ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, Circa 1935 For Sale at 1stDibs

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A French Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds For Sale at 1stDibs

For Sale on 1stDibs - An art deco platinum ring formed from two optically interlaced surfaces, one set with baguette cut diamonds (app. 1.4 ct, G-H, Vs-Si) and the other surface

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Art Deco Style Sapphire And Diamond Ring (Video Available) | eBay

Art Deco Stle Sapphire And Diamond Ring. Beautifully stylish ring set with baguette cut diamonds and sapphires. Bold, eye catching in appearance this ring has eternal style. Stamped Platinum.

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Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Vintage Geometric 2.50 TDW | eBay

This gorgeous circa 1920s antique ring is finely crafted in solid Platinum. The ring has 16 old mine cut diamonds. Nine smaller diamonds totaling. 90 carat. Two center diamonds are. 80 carat (one gem has a tiny feather underneath), two square cut gems are. 17ct.

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Overpriced

A French Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds For Sale at 1stDibs

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[Niel]

Pittston Ring. Circa 1920 - Estate Diamond Jewelry

Handcrafted in the early 1920's, this exquisite and rare Art Deco ring exemplifies everything that makes the era so special.

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[Niel]

Antique Platinum Sapphire And Large Diamond Ring | eBay

Platinum, marked on the shank, antique large diamond and sapphire ring, the center diamond is just under 2 ct . The quality looks like a vs 2 or si 1stone and the color looks like j k zcolorLittle harder to tell in the mounting. This diamond faces up better than jk color.This is a European cut...

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[Niel]

Art Deco Filigree Platinum 1.25 Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring Sz 8 | eBay

Up for sale is a beautiful Art Deco platinum, sapphire, & diamond ring. Don't miss out on this beautiful Art Deco diamond & sapphire ring. This would make a great addition to your jewelry collection.

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FRENCH Platinum & Diamond Three Stone Tank Ring Circa 1940s | eBay

French Retro 1940s Platinum & Three Stone Diamond Tank Ring. Made in the 1940s, it is evocative of the retro period. Color is H-I and the clarity is SI1. The weight is 19.3 grams. Truly a great piece at a great price!

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[snaphappy]

My favorite out of the ones you shared was $22k of course! Ha!! It's highly likely that a platinum ring is out of my budget. The one I shared is $500 ha!

Really appreciate that you looked for me though, thank you!

 

[LightBright]

If you tell us what you like, we will keep an eye out for you.

Tell us:
Material/metal, price range, style, price, size ish (might have to be sized).

 

[snaphappy]

$5-$6 I guess. No yellow gold. I like engraving and/or filigree. I’d like early 20th century or a revival piece that looks early 20th. I want a square face with a round stone or a square stone.

The ring in this thread is $500 and I hoped to put a low quality older diamond in there for $5-$6. Maybe 1.8ct.

So I’m open to a sapphire (etc) ring and swapping in a diamond. I like this 2ctish bloodstone for example, just for the setting. But someone told me a diamond wouldn’t really work in this ring. But I don’t even know if this band, or the other one, are authentic. I can’t really tell if something is a cheap knockoff unfortunately

 

[LilAlex]

Howzat go? "Every zoo is a petting zoo if you're brave enough." Men's rings are like that

No, I think it's a fine man's ring. And the line is getting blurrier and blurrier as "A-list" men wear chains and brooches to the Oscars, etc.

Center stone could be heard to swap out if it's a bezel so I would be inclined to leave it alone. (I zoomed in on that first ring and still can't tell.)

 

[Niel]

My favorite out of the ones you shared was $22k of course! Ha!! It's highly likely that a platinum ring is out of my budget. The one I shared is $500 ha!

Really appreciate that you looked for me though, thank you!

I can find anything- I will keep looking with your criteria in mind.

 

[Niel]

$5-$6 I guess. No yellow gold. I like engraving and/or filigree. I’d like early 20th century or a revival piece that looks early 20th. I want a square face with a round stone or a square stone.

The ring in this thread is $500 and I hoped to put a low quality older diamond in there for $5-$6. Maybe 1.8ct.

So I’m open to a sapphire (etc) ring and swapping in a diamond. I like this 2ctish bloodstone for example, just for the setting. But someone told me a diamond wouldn’t really work in this ring. But I don’t even know if this band, or the other one, are authentic. I can’t really tell if something is a cheap knockoff unfortunately

This is an impractical ring to swap stones out for.
Are you strictly looking for a white diamond center or would you take a colored stone or colored diamond?
What size stone in mm do you hope to get? What’s the smallest you’d like ?

 

[snaphappy]

This is an impractical ring to swap stones out for.
Are you strictly looking for a white diamond center or would you take a colored stone or colored diamond?
What size stone in mm do you hope to get? What’s the smallest you’d like ?

If I get the ring I started this post with, the synthetic sapphire is approximately 1.8ct. 1.5 - 2.5 I guess is the range I’m looking at.

I know it’s not possible, but that bloodstone ring would so cool with an asscher!!

One guy told me finding the right ring can take years. So I need to be patient

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Niel is on fire! That French platinum, the 3rd one, OMG.

 

[LightBright]

Niel is on fire! That French platinum, the 3rd one, OMG.

Also Look to France for great big ring designs. Tank rings etc. eBay France. Frequently 18k gold.

 

[glitterata]

If you don't need an actual antique, just an antique style, you might consider having a ring custom made. That way you could have exactly what you want.

When you say $5-$6, do you actually mean five or six DOLLARS? Or are you talking about five or six HUNDRED dollars, or five or six THOUSAND dollars (or something else)?

 

[LightBright]

If you don't need an actual antique, just an antique style, you might consider having a ring custom made. That way you could have exactly what you want.

When you say $5-$6, do you actually mean five or six DOLLARS? Or are you talking about five or six HUNDRED dollars, or five or six THOUSAND dollars (or something else)?

My thought too. FYI to OP David Klass Jewelry does replica styles AMAZINGLY. With perfect prongwork, engraving, miligrain, etc.

 

[snaphappy]

Some of our favs that we've found over the last few weeks:

Perfect in every way except diamond is too small -

Square Face Mens Art Deco Diamond Ring 18K White Gold

This handsome circa 1930s Art Deco mens ring features a pierced design with engraved details and milgrain edging. The ring is centered with one (1) bead set round transitional brilliant cut diamond. The shoulders of the ring are each accented with one (1)

eragem.com

Same thing here:

18K White Gold Men's Antique Mount 5/8 ct. tw. Diamond Ring , size 11 | eBay

Diamond Ring, Size 11. Diamond is an older mine cut stone withe quality of H color SI 1 clarity with a small chip under one prong. It is pre owned but shows little if any wear. We specialize in fine & designer jewelry, watches & more.

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This is my wife's favorite, we like the idea of asscher or radiant or cushion set like this:

Antique Edwardian $2400 2ct Natural Bloodstone 14k White Gold Mens Ring Band | eBay

Description: Antique Edwardian ring and set with a 2ct Natural Bloodstone gem. Solid 14k White Gold and a nice band. Mens PINKY Ring but can be sized to regular size. We can size this up to a size 10 for $200 adding gold. Get a steal and circa 1900s and 120 years old. Stone: Natural Bloodstone...

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This is really cool, but the stone is 3 carats and therefore the replacement diamond would be out of budget:

10K White Gold Art Deco 1920s Gent’s Ring Engraved 7.9 Gram size 8.78 Hallmark | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 10K White Gold Art Deco 1920s Gent’s Ring Engraved 7.9 Gram size 8.78 Hallmark at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[snaphappy]

Hey look at this. Different ring, but gaps under the gem. Just like the original ring I posted. Maybe this really was a thing they did back then!!

Oh and here's a couple more, interesting!