Somebody's Gotta Buy This Piece!

[EllieTO]

I bought it! Confirming it was not the price you last saw LOL. I’m obsessed with antique Tiffany though, and this setting is exquisite and seems like such an amazing contender for an engagement ring. Except I wasn’t thinking about the fact that it would take something close to an eight carat OMC to fill that center!! I’m going to get it and see what might make sense.

I also won a second lot of two platinum and diamond Art Nouveau settings, which I bid on as a back up and accidentally won. Look how sweet those designs are! These hold around 7mm-8mm stones.

I’m not sure if I’ll keep all of them, but I suppose I have some searching to do in the meantime!

I also did some digging into this auction and it’s actually super fascinating. The owner was a philanthropist who collected everything from rare art to jewels for many decades. Most of the items haven’t seen the open market in over 30 to 40 years, and they’ve had about five different auctions to sell everything over the past six months. 100% of the proceeds from the auctions are going to charities close to the family’s heart. I love knowing that the money I spent is going to good causes - I read that this woman sadly lost her child to cancer many years ago. Here is the article for anyone who’s interested to learn more!

https://fineart.ha.com/heritage-auctions-press-releases-and-news/heritage-auctions-awarded-treasure-filled-nelkin-collection.s?releaseId=4925

Anyway - open to any and all ideas about what to fill these guys with!!!

Did these arrive yet? Did I miss them anywhere? They need their own thread for your journey to find stones for them. Or in preloved so we can fight over them.

 

[RRfromR]

I really need a 5.75 or even a 6 if I'm going to stack. My knuckles seem to be growing, but not the finger below. It's very frustrating. If I thought I could get it on, I'd definitely go for it if the price stayed fair.

Same!!! Can someone please find us both some at this price?

 

[lulu_ma]

Divine. I’d buy it.

Weve only a few settings like this one, here on PS. There are some threads on having something this ornate made, a beautiful setting by Steven Kirsch comes to mind. Lulu_ma has an antique, similar, fabulous setting and original diamond I think made in England.

I wish we had an antique jewelry museum to visit, but owning specials pieces fills a little bit of the void. In a dream world, you could buy it and reset the crystal in a pendant and put your diamond at the center. We can dream!

Here’s a link to Lulu_ma’s similar style ring, with her original to the setting beautiful diamond.

#JOTW Thread 'Meet Marilyn Monroe-My Mesmerizing 7.6 ct Old European Cut'

Jun 1, 2022

I’ve been working on something major and I’m excited to finally share her with you!

Anyone who has seen my posts knows that I am obsessed with old cuts-especially OECs. Hunting for old cut diamonds has become one of my favorite past times. Last year, I bought and set my lovely Josie, but that didn’t stop me from continuing to “research.” Seeing a multitude of old cuts in person has helped me to hone my cut preference and color tolerance. I had vague long range plans to upgrade in the next couple of years. Then, a few months ago, I saw an image of a stone that had the most amazing...

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Thanks for the mention @LightBright ! The setting was actually hand forged by a UK goldsmith-it's not actually antique

 

[mustangchi]

14k, size 5.5 $174.99

VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD FANCY ENGRAVED STACKABLE 2MM SIZE 5.5 WEDDING BAND | eBay

It features a great continuous engraved design. The size 5.5 band is 2mm wide and weighs 1.3 grams. We are here to exceed your expectations. make Supersized seem small. Get images that.

www.ebay.com

Why did this have to get posted here, I sure did not need something else to want.

 

[Mreader]

18K Diamond Band

Rhodium-Plated 18K White Gold.

www.therealreal.com

 

[Lookinagain]

18K Diamond Band

Rhodium-Plated 18K White Gold.

www.therealreal.com

I'm glad it's on hold, by someone other than me! It's really pretty.

 

[Django74th]

I wish this was my size… and I’m glad it’s not. It’s ban island for me but it’s so so pretty. Someone with a 9.75 ring size buy this!

Vintage Yellow Gold Floral Design 14K Size 9.75 | eBay

Vintage Yellow Gold Floral Design 14K Size 9.75. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out.

www.ebay.com

 

[LightBright]

I like these over 1 carat each OEC Dormeuses

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1893340221/antique-18k-platinum-gia-certifed-old?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taille+rose+ancienne&ref=sr_gallery-1-21&frs=1&content_source=1db8c9cabfc2f9e00a5b53f073cc9afa615da51a%253A1893340221&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=1db8c9cabfc2f9e00a5b53f073cc9afa615da51a%3A1893340221

 

[Mreader]

I'm glad it's on hold, by someone other than me! It's really pretty.

It’s actually available haha

 

[lovedogs]

Please buy these as a set! I had these earrings in my cart but realized my wallet couldn't handle another hit. But now the matching necklace came up!!! Argh!

18K Mother Of Pearl & Diamond Pendant Necklace

18K White Gold & Mother of Pearl.

www.therealreal.com

14K Mother of Pearl & Diamond Stud Earrings

Rhodium-Plated 14K White Gold & Rhodium-Plated 18K White Gold. Mother of Pearl.

www.therealreal.com

Good deal for an A. Jaffe piece

Diamond Engagement Ring

18K Yellow Gold & 14K Yellow Gold.

www.therealreal.com

Loooove the champagne center with the yellow melee

14K 1.97ctw Diamond Cocktail Ring

14K Yellow Gold.

www.therealreal.com

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Everything I’m currently watching on eBay, but am perfectly content with what I have, so happy shopping lol


Anyone size 5.25-5.5, looking for an eternity band?

Antique Art Deco Cartier Platinum Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2 | eBay

Platinum (2.8g). The pictures are enlarged to show detail. -27 Carre (Asher) cut diamonds equalling approx. This item has been pre-owned.

www.ebay.com

Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB 18K Diamond Eternity Band Ring SIGNED SZ 5.25 | eBay

Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB White Gold Diamond Eternity Band SIGNED Ring. 'A O W - L M E 10-24-25 ‘, '18KW Orange Blossom', see pictures.

www.ebay.com

Tiffany & Co. Full Eternity Ruby Ring, US5.5, PLAT Engraving, Mystery Set E0956 | eBay

Main Stone :Ruby. Band Width : 2.2 mm. The actual size may feel smaller if the band width is above 5mm. Style : Ring. Size (Approx.). Total weight (Approx.). The serial number is thin as shown in the image.

www.ebay.com

Antique 1920s Orange Blossom 18k White Gold Eternity Band Ring SZ 5.5 | eBay

Description: Antique 1920s eternity band ring in solid 18k White Gold. NICE piece and well preserved with Orange Blossoms. Stone: None Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 5.5 Gram Weight: 1.7 .

www.ebay.com

I *think* this is a retired Lucinda rose gold/platinum two tone, thinnest version that was offered, but don’t quote me on that

TIFFANY & Co. Wedding Band Combi Ring K18 Pink Gold #50.5EU/5.5US | eBay

Ring width: 1.9mm. We would very much appreciate if you could leave us one, too!

www.ebay.com

How about a 6.5

Tiffany Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring Stack Anniversary Guard Sz 6.5 | eBay

Hallmarked TIFFANY & Co. Diamonds: count 27, approximate total carat weight 1.08 ctw (estimated in the mounting).

www.ebay.com

 

[lulu_ma]

Everything I’m currently watching on eBay, but am perfectly content with what I have, so happy shopping lol


Anyone size 5.25-5.5, looking for an eternity band?

Antique Art Deco Cartier Platinum Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2 | eBay

Platinum (2.8g). The pictures are enlarged to show detail. -27 Carre (Asher) cut diamonds equalling approx. This item has been pre-owned.

www.ebay.com

Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB 18K Diamond Eternity Band Ring SIGNED SZ 5.25 | eBay

Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB White Gold Diamond Eternity Band SIGNED Ring. 'A O W - L M E 10-24-25 ‘, '18KW Orange Blossom', see pictures.

www.ebay.com

Tiffany & Co. Full Eternity Ruby Ring, US5.5, PLAT Engraving, Mystery Set E0956 | eBay

Main Stone :Ruby. Band Width : 2.2 mm. The actual size may feel smaller if the band width is above 5mm. Style : Ring. Size (Approx.). Total weight (Approx.). The serial number is thin as shown in the image.

www.ebay.com

Antique 1920s Orange Blossom 18k White Gold Eternity Band Ring SZ 5.5 | eBay

Description: Antique 1920s eternity band ring in solid 18k White Gold. NICE piece and well preserved with Orange Blossoms. Stone: None Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 5.5 Gram Weight: 1.7 .

www.ebay.com

I *think* this is a retired Lucinda rose gold/platinum two tone, thinnest version that was offered, but don’t quote me on that

TIFFANY & Co. Wedding Band Combi Ring K18 Pink Gold #50.5EU/5.5US | eBay

Ring width: 1.9mm. We would very much appreciate if you could leave us one, too!

www.ebay.com

How about a 6.5

Tiffany Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring Stack Anniversary Guard Sz 6.5 | eBay

Hallmarked TIFFANY & Co. Diamonds: count 27, approximate total carat weight 1.08 ctw (estimated in the mounting).

www.ebay.com

#disciplined

 

[Mreader]

Everything I’m currently watching on eBay, but am perfectly content with what I have, so happy shopping lol

Yet they are all your size hmmmmm

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

#disciplined

There’s a first time for everything

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Yet they are all your size hmmmmm

Hahah! Someone save me from myself

 

[ShinyPink]

Loooove the champagne center with the yellow melee

14K 1.97ctw Diamond Cocktail Ring

14K Yellow Gold.

www.therealreal.com

Ahhh crap! It's my size, so I just might have bought it.

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Ok, I lied… there’s one more (and it’s not my size )

Proof that Middle Earth existed and that Elves were real in the 1400’s. And that they were jewelers. Pretty sure this was Arwen’s engagement ring.

https://s-c.com/artworks/categories/5/1175-a-gold-posey-ring-15th-century/

 

[lovedogs]

Ok, I lied… there’s one more (and it’s not my size )

Proof that Middle Earth existed and that Elves were real in the 1400’s. And that they were jewelers. Pretty sure this was Arwen’s engagement ring.

https://s-c.com/artworks/categories/5/1175-a-gold-posey-ring-15th-century/

Why is it so expensive???? Waaahhhhh

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Why is it so expensive???? Waaahhhhh

It’s made of Elven Gold. Only High Elves had access to this magical gold. It glows teal when orcs are around.
It’s extremely rare.

 

[winnietucker]

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

750 Platinum.

www.therealreal.com

 

[RRfromR]

Very happy for my wallet and size 5.75-6 finger lol

 

[mustangchi]

Everything I’m currently watching on eBay, but am perfectly content with what I have, so happy shopping lol


Anyone size 5.25-5.5, looking for an eternity band?

Antique Art Deco Cartier Platinum Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2 | eBay

Platinum (2.8g). The pictures are enlarged to show detail. -27 Carre (Asher) cut diamonds equalling approx. This item has been pre-owned.

www.ebay.com

Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB 18K Diamond Eternity Band Ring SIGNED SZ 5.25 | eBay

Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB White Gold Diamond Eternity Band SIGNED Ring. 'A O W - L M E 10-24-25 ‘, '18KW Orange Blossom', see pictures.

www.ebay.com

Tiffany & Co. Full Eternity Ruby Ring, US5.5, PLAT Engraving, Mystery Set E0956 | eBay

Main Stone :Ruby. Band Width : 2.2 mm. The actual size may feel smaller if the band width is above 5mm. Style : Ring. Size (Approx.). Total weight (Approx.). The serial number is thin as shown in the image.

www.ebay.com

Antique 1920s Orange Blossom 18k White Gold Eternity Band Ring SZ 5.5 | eBay

Description: Antique 1920s eternity band ring in solid 18k White Gold. NICE piece and well preserved with Orange Blossoms. Stone: None Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 5.5 Gram Weight: 1.7 .

www.ebay.com

I *think* this is a retired Lucinda rose gold/platinum two tone, thinnest version that was offered, but don’t quote me on that

TIFFANY & Co. Wedding Band Combi Ring K18 Pink Gold #50.5EU/5.5US | eBay

Ring width: 1.9mm. We would very much appreciate if you could leave us one, too!

www.ebay.com

How about a 6.5

Tiffany Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring Stack Anniversary Guard Sz 6.5 | eBay

Hallmarked TIFFANY & Co. Diamonds: count 27, approximate total carat weight 1.08 ctw (estimated in the mounting).

www.ebay.com

Yes that is the thinnest lucida two tone band that was offered. Love this one and should have bought it when it was being offered at Tiffany. I looked forever for one before I bought one last year.

 

[EllieTO]

Ahhh crap! It's my size, so I just might have bought it.

Congrats!!! I saw it this morning before you snapped it up and I loved it too, but I can't buy anything else right now. Please post pics!

 

[LightBright]

I like these over 1 carat each OEC Dormeuses

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1893340221/antique-18k-platinum-gia-certifed-old?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=taille+rose+ancienne&ref=sr_gallery-1-21&frs=1&content_source=1db8c9cabfc2f9e00a5b53f073cc9afa615da51a%253A1893340221&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=1db8c9cabfc2f9e00a5b53f073cc9afa615da51a%3A1893340221

I’ve been watching Dormeuses for a while. These are priced very well, and fairly rare style.

 

[Mreader]

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.45 TCW Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring | eBay

See full item description, click here.

www.ebay.com

I think this is well priced and they have best offer. Also, if you contact them directly, it would probably be even less.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.45 TCW Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring | eBay

See full item description, click here.

www.ebay.com

I think this is well priced and they have best offer. Also, if you contact them directly, it would probably be even less.

I also like this. The suite looks very pretty. The setting is utilitarian but it could be nice to wear while contemplating a reset. Or keep it as is. For price, the asking feels high to me especially since the setting isn’t antique (looks mid century to me). Scrap value for the diamonds, loose, would be about $1000. Add a premium for the suite and the setting. I’d offer about $1400 and see what they counter.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Here is a 2cttw one listed for $1600. I can’t quite see the diamonds as well but it is a good value. I would ask the mm diameter of the diamonds and I might request pictures showing the end diamonds better.

Weird setting though.

English Old European Cut 5 diamond ring 2 Cttw | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for English Old European Cut 5 diamond ring 2 Cttw at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.ca

 

[Mreader]

Here is a 2cttw one listed for $1600. I can’t quite see the diamonds as well but it is a good value. I would ask the mm diameter of the diamonds and I might request pictures showing the end diamonds better.

Weird setting though.

English Old European Cut 5 diamond ring 2 Cttw | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for English Old European Cut 5 diamond ring 2 Cttw at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.ca

I saw that, and I thought the stones didn’t look great. But you’re correct that the photographs aren’t good so who knows! That setting is horrible lol. For the Badis ring, If scrap value up diamonds is 1K don’t forget to have the gold and I think it’s still a competitive price when you figure there’s a best offer. And once again, it would probably be less expensive if you go directly because they have their own storefront.

It’s really hard to find five stone rings in this price point imo. They are both good prices - if the 2ct has good stones then it’s a REALLY good price.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I saw that, and I thought the stones didn’t look great. But you’re correct that the photographs aren’t good so who knows! That setting is horrible lol. For the Badis ring, If scrap value up diamonds is 1K don’t forget to have the gold and I think it’s still a competitive price when you figure there’s a best offer. And once again, it would probably be less expensive if you go directly because they have their own storefront.

It’s really hard to find five stone rings in this price point imo. They are both good prices - if the 2ct has good stones then it’s a REALLY good price.

Agreed. I think the diamonds in the platinum ring look ok in the close ups I’d like to see better pictures. EDIT: just to clarify, when I said “scrap value” is $1000 I mean that is about what it would cost to buy individual stones from the scrap/pawn sellers on eBay.

But now I just looked up retail for a nice five stone OEC band and my eyes are bleeding lol A 1.4 cttw suite in a decent setting runs $5.2k and a 2cttw closer to $7.5K so in either case it’s a great deal even with having to buy a new setting , especially if you make an offer. I was using my ring as a comparison point but that is obviously insane as I paid about $1600 for my 2.65cttw suite

It’s possible to find five stones with nicer settings for a little less than these JbyG offerings, but it’s pretty rare.

1.38ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Band

We acquired a big parcel of re-purposed (and beautiful!) old European cut diamonds, and we are beyond thrilled to be making jewels with them! Modeled after antique diamond bands from the Georgian and Victorian eras, this 5-stone band is set with 5 chunky and charming old European cut diamonds in...

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2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Band

2.00ctw antique-inspired Old European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Band in 18kt yellow gold. Bright, sparkly diamonds from the Georgian and Victorian eras. H/I colors, VS/SI.clarities.

jewelsbygrace.com

 

[Mreader]

Agreed. I think the diamonds in the platinum ring look ok in the close ups I’d like to see better pictures. EDIT: just to clarify, when I said “scrap value” is $1000 I mean that is about what it would cost to buy individual stones from the scrap/pawn sellers on eBay.

But now I just looked up retail for a nice five stone OEC band and my eyes are bleeding lol A 1.4 cttw suite in a decent setting runs $5.2k and a 2cttw closer to $7.5K so in either case it’s a great deal even with having to buy a new setting , especially if you make an offer. I was using my ring as a comparison point but that is obviously insane as I paid about $1600 for my 2.65cttw suite

It’s possible to find five stones with nicer settings for a little less than these JbyG offerings, but it’s pretty rare.

1.38ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Band

We acquired a big parcel of re-purposed (and beautiful!) old European cut diamonds, and we are beyond thrilled to be making jewels with them! Modeled after antique diamond bands from the Georgian and Victorian eras, this 5-stone band is set with 5 chunky and charming old European cut diamonds in...

jewelsbygrace.com

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Band

2.00ctw antique-inspired Old European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Band in 18kt yellow gold. Bright, sparkly diamonds from the Georgian and Victorian eras. H/I colors, VS/SI.clarities.

jewelsbygrace.com

You cannot use your finds as a point of comparison lol! Your ability to find a deal is exceptional!