The Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

This elegant Victorian ring features eight graduated old mine-cut diamonds totalling 0.66 ct, held within silver grain-and-claw settings. The light metal settings complement the quirky hand-cut stones wonderfully, allowing them to sparkle brilliantly. The cut of these diamonds was common from the early 18th century to the 19th century, with a soft, more square shape and distinctive antique glow not found in diamonds today. The silver set diamonds are framed by lined shoulders, leading to a plain yellow gold band. 

This ring, circa the early Victorian era, tests and is assessed as 9ct gold with a silver setting. Two diamonds have slight chips, which are not noticeable when worn and are expected given the ring's age.