Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Old Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Art Nouveau Ring

signed "Peacock" (Chicago jewelers since 1837), 14k

American Victorian-Art Nouveau, circa 1885-1895

Diamond : Old Mine cut, fine clarity & color (VS, G-H range), estimated .20 carat (3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5mm deep), in 6-claw belcher/buttercup mount.

Diamond proportions : extra lively due to the very small table & steep crown angles, kaleidoscopically reflecting the large culet; depth % 71, symmetry low; girdle thick (bearded); polish good

Finger size : 6-3/4
Quality mark : 14k

Maker/Vendor mark : PEACOCK, for C.D. Peacock, Chicago. Firm founded 1837 by Elijah Peacock; following the 1871 Chicago fire, the rebuilt store was run by his son Charles under the business name
C.D. Peacock.

Gross weight of ring : .075 oz
Width of ring : 7.2mm, tapering to 1.6mm at lowest part of hoop

# gsk 22014 .....................................................SOLD