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Chantelle
Antique Cushion Cut Halo Engagement Ring
The Chantelle ring is an antique cushion cut halo engagement ring from the early Edwardian Era, circa 1905! This cluster-style ring centers a beautiful antique cushion cut diamond weighing approximately 0.84 carats of M-N color, SI1 clarity. The diamond is set in 8 silver prongs and is surrounded by a halo of 8 old mine cut diamonds that combine for approximately 1.20 carats. The setting is 184kt yellow gold with a fluted shank. The ring is size 7.75 and can be resized!
Why We Love It
Just look at those gorgeous antique cushions! This ring has such pretty, checkerboard-like patterns that really draw the eye into the stone! The patina of the 18kt gold hints to the age of this ring and creates an incredibly distinguished look! There’s some great color contrast throughout the ring too, between the two-tone platinum and gold setting and the patina that brings the two together. Pair that two-tone style with the light color of the center stone and the halo, and you’ve got such an interesting vintage ring!
Benefits Of Patina
“Patina” refers to the burnished layer that develops on the surface of a metal over a long period of time. While a patina in rings like Chantelle can be easily polished off for a nice, shiny look, it takes many years for it to come back! Patina is such an alluring quality in vintage jewelry that modern jewelers often try to replicate the style synthetically. Finding a ring with a true aged patina is a treasure indeed!
Motifs Of Edwardian Era Jewelry
Since this antique cushion cut halo engagement ring features such a lovely vintage style, let’s take a look at how it fits in with other common motifs of Edwardian Era jewelry.
At the start of the 20th century, the Edwardian Era was marked by its grand, optimistic style often considered a response to the austerity of the late Victorian tastes. When we look back at the fashion of this time, it evokes a pre-war nostalgia, opulence, and romanticism. Edwardian Era jewelry saw a renewed interest in organic forms modeled on flowers, wreaths, leaves, and tree boughs. The Chantelle ring is a perfect example, revealing how the halo style became a popular method to represent flowers. And, as we can also see with this ring, yellow gold was back in style right before platinum would take over in the 1920s!
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FAQ
What payment methods can I use?
We accept all major credit cards, cashier's check, or wire transfers. Contact us if you would like to pay via check or wire transfer!
How long does resizing take?
Depending on the ring and time of year, resizing usually takes 7-10 days. If you need a piece sooner than that, contact us and we can see if we can expedite it for you!
Can I make changes to my order after it’s been placed?
This all depends! Call or email us ASAP if you need to make changes!
How does shipping work?
Once your piece is ready to go (if it needs to be resized), we will email you to coordinate shipping!
Shipping is fully insured, overnight, and will require a signature upon delivery!
How can I return my items?
If you would like to return a piece that is not Final Sale, please email us within 5 days of receipt of the item. We will send you a label and instructions to ship it back for a full refund!
