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snaphappy said:
Love everything about it, but wife says it’s a girls ring.
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Anything’s a man’s ring if a man wears it.
But alas if you don’t like it I will keep a lookin.
 
snaphappy said:
Love everything about it, but wife says it’s a girls ring.
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I strongly think that's a male-leaning ring, although I'd happily wear it lol
 
Niel said:
Anything’s a man’s ring if a man wears it.
But alas if you don’t like it I will keep a lookin.
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That diamond was fabulous. And I love the engraving. But there's no gender neutral where I live. There's no one with an open mind. And the wives dictate the terms. If my wife says it's a girl ring I can't have it. I'm gonna look at it again because the price was good too. But yeah, I just don't live in a free and open minded place.
 
snaphappy said:
That diamond was fabulous. And I love the engraving. But there's no gender neutral where I live. There's no one with an open mind. And the wives dictate the terms. If my wife says it's a girl ring I can't have it. I'm gonna look at it again because the price was good too. But yeah, I just don't live in a free and open minded place.
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No I understand exactly what you mean.
I do think any ring is gender neutral - but I also understand perception matters.

I was just excited that ticked a lot of your boxes. Lol!
 
it's a man's ring if a man wears it! it's a women's ring if a woman wears it!
 
You’d have to replace the Gems in these rings with a diamond.

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14k White Gold Art Deco Men’s Ring Orange Blossom Wheat Engraved Gypsy Set Gem | eBay

This amazing ring is a 14k white gold Art Deco men's ring with an orange blossom and wheat engraved design, featuring a gypsy set gemstone. The stone has a clear color with opalescent reflection and is sized at 8.5. The ring is engraved with the name of the previous owner W.A. Matson. This...
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Vintage 14k Solid White Gold SZ, Unisex Ring, size 7.5. 9.9 gr | eBay

Total weight 9.9gr. with 14k gold markings.
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10k SOLID WHITE GOLD MENS RING 8.9g Size 9 Vintage | eBay

Not a Diamond.
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Niel said:
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Vintage 1.00ct center Diamond & 0.22ctw Baguette Diamonds 18k white gold ring 9 | eBay

0.22 ctw Baguette Side Diamonds. Set in 18k White Gold. Ring can be resized. Round Brilliant 1.00 ct Center Stone, J color, VS2 clarity.
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I love this one from Niel it’s perfect. It is large size (can be resized bigger) and the shank is thicker than what I’m seeing - sturdy. 18k white gold, really rare to find high purity white gold in men’s rings. Nice looking Old European Cut with a culet. I’m guessing Art Deco. This ring visually works and good size diamond.

Just my opinion tho!
 
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LightBright said:
I love this one from Niel it’s perfect. It is large size (can be resized bigger) and the shank is thicker than what I’m seeing - sturdy. 18k white gold, really rare to find high purity white gold in men’s rings. Nice looking Old European Cut with a culet. I’m guessing Art Deco. This ring visually works and good size diamond.

Just my opinion tho!
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It’s perfect but I want a bigger diamond though. Neil is the nicest person ever to keep searching for me!! Last night I searched in Chicago. Some of the stores had a huge selection of filigree engagement rings. Good prices too! But didn’t find anything for me. Might search in LA today. Thanks again to everyone!
 
snaphappy said:
It’s perfect but I want a bigger diamond though. Neil is the nicest person ever to keep searching for me!! Last night I searched in Chicago. Some of the stores had a huge selection of filigree engagement rings. Good prices too! But didn’t find anything for me. Might search in LA today. Thanks again to everyone!
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How big do you want? Diameter in mm, and what cut style?

If you are going big, you should understand what you want.
Cut styles REALLY vary. Your own Color tolerance, 3D dimensionality of the diamond, light return REALLY vary. So, please educate yourself on your true antique preference before searching. Also, 2 carat plus antique diamonds are expensive, starting around $7,000 for low color clarity. Youmight want to consider Lab OEC, or other modern antique cut.

IMO, if you are going big, a newly made replica setting is your best bet, because men’s rings typically did not have large or high quality diamonds. You will not find a 1.5 carat Diamond plus in a 1930s men’s ring, IMO. You’ll have to make it.
 
LightBright said:
You’d have to replace the Gems in these rings with a diamond.

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14k White Gold Art Deco Men’s Ring Orange Blossom Wheat Engraved Gypsy Set Gem | eBay

This amazing ring is a 14k white gold Art Deco men's ring with an orange blossom and wheat engraved design, featuring a gypsy set gemstone. The stone has a clear color with opalescent reflection and is sized at 8.5. The ring is engraved with the name of the previous owner W.A. Matson. This...
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This seller sent me an offer of about $900 USD I believe. I also thought this was a great option. A skilled jeweler can easily replace the diamond.
 
Dreamer_D said:
This seller sent me an offer of about $900 USD I believe. I also thought this was a great option. A skilled jeweler can easily replace the diamond.
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I love the wheat sheaf engraving on the sides. A little surprise, reminds me of Diego Rivera paintings. I love the iconic symbolism engraved onto jewelry of that time. I also think a skilled jeweler could put a few tiny French cuts on either side of the central stone on this setting, as was typically done in this style.


Riches of California - Earth Goddess with wheat sheaf necklace

Allegory of California - FoundSF

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Problem is a large diamond is going to be difficult to find in the setting you like.
The ring style is a dangerous combination of not very popular and thick. It has to make it through a time with high gold prices without somebody saying “let’s melt this unpopular setting and sell the diamond loose”. And considering the tings older, that’s every few decades somebody’s probably considering melting them down.

And I’m happy to look. Keeps me from looking for my own things. lol
 
Would you consider maybe one that’s less ornate and having it custom engraved ?
 
Woops that’s already here lol
 
Niel said:
Would you consider maybe one that’s less ornate and having it custom engraved ?
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Interesting idea! I don't even know what's possible. So I don't know how to answer
 
Look at this. Wife said no. She's getting mad that I like girly stuff. She wants me to stop. But guys look at this - could the shank be thickened? Because that's her main complaint. She says skinny shank = dainty girl. But to me, this filigree is not girly. No plants, no vines, no flowers. And look at the freakin date!!!

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Antique 1920s 7mm ROUND 1.50ct Platinum Filigree Ring SETTING MOUNTING | eBay

Item Description: Antique 1920s ring setting. Will take a 7mm ROUND and is in solid platinum. Will fit a 1.50ct to 2ct ROUND ...Open filigree and rare find. Retail $3000 and 100 years old. Stone: NONE Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 Gram Weight: 2.7 .
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What about this? New old stock, large size. Think band, very masculine. Your jewler would carve out the seat for the diamond and there is flexibility because it’s never been set before. I’d guess it could hold anywhere from 1ct to 1.5 or more.

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NEW Antique 1920s $3000 Blue Sapphire 18k White Gold Mens Ring MOUNT SETTING 6g | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NEW Antique 1920s $3000 Blue Sapphire 18k White Gold Mens Ring MOUNT SETTING 6g at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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snaphappy said:
Look at this. Wife said no. She's getting mad that I like girly stuff. She wants me to stop. But guys look at this - could the shank be thickened? Because that's her main complaint. She says skinny shank = dainty girl. But to me, this filigree is not girly. No plants, no vines, no flowers. And look at the freakin date!!!

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Antique 1920s 7mm ROUND 1.50ct Platinum Filigree Ring SETTING MOUNTING | eBay

Item Description: Antique 1920s ring setting. Will take a 7mm ROUND and is in solid platinum. Will fit a 1.50ct to 2ct ROUND ...Open filigree and rare find. Retail $3000 and 100 years old. Stone: NONE Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 Gram Weight: 2.7 .
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Here's the issue (in my mind): the engraving is cut out and therefore looks delicate. A more masculine version would be solid metal with engraving. Granted I don't care about gender look for rings at all, but I'm trying to explain what your wife might be reacting to
 
I’ll look for something in that style. And more styles.

I saw something very similar with a square top, synthetic emerald square halo and blue cabochon natural sapphire (looks Ceylon, very pretty). It’s UK EBay. Similar filigree style. Looking for that setting not necessarily the gems. It’s very small but DKJ could possibly make it fit you.

Here is the example

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Antique CIRCA 1920 White Gold And Natural Sapphire Ring | eBay

Hue: green. Natural Sapphire, synthetic green stones, estimated gross weight 3.7 grams, mounted in 18k white gold, size 4 3/4. MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: natural sapphire - round cabochon. ACCENT COLORED GEMSTONE: synthetic green stones - calibré-cut and round.
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OP I would personally attempt to find a ring your wife can be proud of too. Otherwise every time she looks at your hands she will be reminded.

I KNOW the ring is out there. If you want antique, you might find it in France or UK. Don’t settle.

Yes, shanks can be widened by David Klass. He can execute this type of ring also. But look for an antique. The one Niel found linked above is worth looking at.

FYI The vendor oldtreasures of the filigree ring you posted isn’t my favorite. He tends to make Frankenstein rings and imo quality of settings (usually condition poor or little metal) and stones not so good. Also priced at not a bargain. Just my opinion.
 
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In my mind I think if we could find a g**psy or otherwise plain metal ring- you could have absolutely anything you wanted engraved into it and might solve the issue. For example.
Let’s say we found something in your budget with a nice stone but the setting was plain- like this
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Incredible Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum 1.87ct J/I1 GIA

This bold ring is centered with a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 1.87 carats, in a flush setting. The shoulders are each flush set with one (1) tapered baguette cut diamond. The ring measures 10.3mm at the top, rises 5.3mm above the finger, taperin
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A jeweler could turn it into anything
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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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1920s 2.50ct Diamond Platinum Men's Ring | Israel Rose

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring from New York Estate Jewelry
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Or
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$4,600 1.62CT ANTIQUE ART DECO NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING 14K GOLD | eBay

Super clear! (Ring 10.48mm). Natural Side Single Cut Round Cut White Diamonds.26cts. Color: Blue Clarity: Clean. Ring Size: 11.5. Can This Ring Be Sized: (YES).
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Niel said:
In my mind I think if we could find a g**psy or otherwise plain metal ring- you could have absolutely anything you wanted engraved into it and might solve the issue. For example.
Let’s say we found something in your budget with a nice stone but the setting was plain- like this
eragem.com

Incredible Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum 1.87ct J/I1 GIA

This bold ring is centered with a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 1.87 carats, in a flush setting. The shoulders are each flush set with one (1) tapered baguette cut diamond. The ring measures 10.3mm at the top, rises 5.3mm above the finger, taperin
eragem.com eragem.com
A jeweler could turn it into anything
www.estatediamondjewelry.com

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.
www.estatediamondjewelry.com
Or

1920s 2.50ct Diamond Platinum Men's Ring | Israel Rose

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring from New York Estate Jewelry
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Or
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$4,600 1.62CT ANTIQUE ART DECO NATURAL BLUE SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING 14K GOLD | eBay

Super clear! (Ring 10.48mm). Natural Side Single Cut Round Cut White Diamonds.26cts. Color: Blue Clarity: Clean. Ring Size: 11.5. Can This Ring Be Sized: (YES).
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YES.

OP, the 22k ring from Era Gem could be made out of this. I recommend screen shotting the EraGem piece for reference. DKJ could do this.

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14k White Gold Art Deco Men’s Ring Orange Blossom Wheat Engraved Gypsy Set Gem | eBay

This amazing ring is a 14k white gold Art Deco men's ring with an orange blossom and wheat engraved design, featuring a gypsy set gemstone. The stone has a clear color with opalescent reflection and is sized at 8.5. The ring is engraved with the name of the previous owner W.A. Matson. This...
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If you could find 14k-18k metal that would be better imo.
 
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The guy I bought my wife's ring from... he told me the original ring in this post is probably 1950's. I can get that ring for maybe $650. But I think I'm going to pass and wait for something authentic.

Aesthetically this is still best:

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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)
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As far as specifications, this one proves to me that these rings exist. The prong look odd. The band is... broken? The diamond is very low quality but a good size:

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Men's 1.80ct Diamond GIA 18k White Gold Ring with Lab-Created Sapphires (#J5768) | eBay

GIA-1.80ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K Ring j5768. The diamond is set with eight new prongs. The mounting is beautifully hand engraved. There are two French-cut synthetic blue lab-created sapphire accents (both are chipped).
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This one would be a good compromise, not the prettiest band, not the biggest diamond:

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Elegant Antique Art Deco 20K White Gold 1.44ct Diamond Sapphire EGL Ring | eBay

All diamonds and sapphires are 100% natural and untreated. The diamonds and the sapphires on this ring are full of sparkle and fire that the pictures cannot even capture! Composition 20K Gold. Era Antique - Art Deco.
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