Antique 18K Gold Diamond Ring

Precision, set into form.
A gold ring set with 24 brilliant cut diamonds.
Structured and exact.

• 18K gold
• French
• Square setting
• Origin: French
• Acquired in: Antwerp
• Size 6.75 US 

Clustered closely but individually held, the diamonds create a surface similar to pavé, though each stone is prong set rather than embedded. This allows for more light to enter from all sides, giving the ring a sharper, more active brilliance. The stones appear to be brilliant cuts, though some may lean toward earlier cuts, reflecting a transitional moment in diamond cutting.

Likely dating to the late Art Deco period, the ring balances structure with subtle movement. The book-like top is softened by a scrolling, organic edge that rises in two tiers, creating dimension without excess. Yellow gold forms the base, while white gold prongs are used to heighten the brightness of each stone, a common technique of the era.

A controlled surface of light, built stone by stone.