.50 Antique Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 18k

This Art Deco antique engagement ring is set in 18 karat white gold and features a .50 carat old European cut center diamond with VS2 clarity and I color. The old European cut produces softer, chunkier facets than modern round brilliants, creating romantic sparkle characteristic of early 20th-century diamonds.

VS2 clarity means inclusions are minor and difficult to see without magnification, while I color shows faint yellow warmth. Four pill-shaped cabochon cut emeralds totaling .22 carats provide green color accents, though one emerald shows age-related damage. Four additional natural diamonds weighing .055 carats each with H/I color and VS2 clarity add extra sparkle, bringing the total diamond weight to .72 carats.

Hand-engraved geometric filigree work covers the band and gallery with the intricate metalwork popular during the Art Deco period (1920s-1930s). Milgrain beading adds textured detailing along the edges, creating dimensional interest typical of this era's aesthetic.