Antique Edwardian Platinum Pearl Diamond Plaque Ring 2.50CTW Old European Cut

Antique Edwardian Platinum Pearl & Old European Cut Diamond Plaque Ring | circa 1905–1920 | Est. 2.50 CTW Ring size 6

A breathtaking antique Edwardian plaque ring of exceptional quality and craftsmanship, featuring approximately 12 old European cut diamonds surrounding a lustrous cream-white pearl center, all set in an elongated navette/shield-shaped platinum plaque with exquisite hand-engraved foliate detailing on the shoulders and shank. Every element of this ring speaks to the finest jewelry-making traditions of the Edwardian era — milgrain edging throughout, open filigree gallery construction visible from the back, and the platinum-over-gold construction typical of the period's most accomplished workshops.

During the Edwardian era, pearls were actually considered more valuable than diamonds 1stDibs — making the pearl-centered design of this ring not merely decorative but a deliberate statement of wealth and refinement entirely consistent with the period.

Item Specifics:

• Metal: Platinum (over yellow gold collet — typical period construction)
• Era: Edwardian — circa 1905–1920
• Style: Elongated Navette/Shield Plaque Ring
• Center Stone: Round Pearl, approximately 5.5–6mm, cream-white with good luster
• Accent Stones: Approximately 12 Old European Cut Diamonds
• Estimated Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.40–2.60 CTW (est. 0.20–0.22 CT each)
• Setting Style: Milgrain bead-set with open filigree gallery
• Shank: Hand-engraved foliate/leaf pattern with milgrain border
• Construction: Platinum top over yellow gold base — authentic period technique
• Condition: Pre-owned antique — see condition notes below

Why This Ring Stands Out:

• Genuine Edwardian antique — circa 1905–1920, over 100 years old
• Substantial diamond content — approximately 12 old European cut diamonds totaling an estimated 2.50 CTW
• Old European cut diamonds — the most romantic and sought-after antique diamond cut, prized for their warm inner fire and hand-cut character
• Exquisite milgrain and filigree work — hallmark of the finest Edwardian jewelry craftsmanship
• Hand-engraved shoulders — intricate foliate detail that modern jewelry simply cannot replicate
• Pearl center — historically significant as the prized gemstone of the Edwardian period
• Elongated plaque shape — the most desirable and dramatic Edwardian ring silhouette, incredibly elegant on the finger
• Collector quality — a genuine 100+ year old antique in a highly desirable style

A Note on Edwardian Jewelry: The Edwardian era (1901–1910) produced some of the most refined and technically accomplished jewelry in history. Characterized by platinum metalwork, intricate filigree and milgrain detailing, hand engraving, and the combination of diamonds with pearls, Edwardian pieces represent the pinnacle of the jeweler's art. Classic Edwardian jewelry was all about exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations from the world's finest workshops. This ring exemplifies everything that makes Edwardian jewelry so enduringly collectible.