Metal: 18k Gold

Stone: Approx. 1.05ct old mine cut diamond (H VS2)

Size: 7.25

Face size: Approx. 10mm x 14mm

What You Should Know: A beautiful ring with the chunkiest old mine cut diamond. Hallmarks for France.

*This Ring Can Be Resized.

Diamonds are only found in specific places on this planet. Scientists don’t know exactly why some locales are blessed with diamonds while others have a dearth of them. But India is an historic hot spot for diamonds.

Diamonds have had a lot of uses in India, such as punctuating the eyes of old statues. There is even a tale that tells of a massive black diamond featured in a statue of the Hindu god Brahma. It was stolen and believed to be cursed. Harry Winston eventually ended up with it and cut the impressive 195 carat stone into three individual jewels in an attempt to break the curse.

This is yet another example of how diamonds have long been associated with both life and destruction. Hindu texts said that diamonds attract lightning and are created from lightning bolts. But there’s evidence that diamonds were also viewed as talismans. For instance there is an old saying, “He who wears a diamond will see danger turn away.”

This luxurious Victorian statement ring boasts a 1.05ctw old mine cut diamond at an est. H VS2. This gorgeous stone is enveloped in a smooth 18K buttery gold band. Back in Victorian times, most diamonds came either from India or Brazil, the so-called “old mines'' that are tapped today. An ancient, special wonder.