Exquisite Enamel : Victorian Diamond Navette Ring with Black Enamel Tracery

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Chic to the Extreme & sparkly as they come: this ring is off the charts amazing.

Diamond navette or “boat” shaped rings were popular for a long time as an elegant evening piece: they elongate the fingers and look oh so elegant when worn. Old cut diamonds are perfect for scintillating in low light. The thing that sets this beautiful navette apart from all others I’ve seen is the black enamel tracery (or taille d’épargne) sweeping out from the centre in diminishing fan shapes. Originally the black enamel would have circled the three old cut diamonds that sit along the width of the ring, but this has been lost to time. I have chosen not to have the enamel restored, but I’d be happy to organise this for you if you wish. I’m a huge fan of black enamel and diamonds, but I’ve never seen taille d’épargne combined with diamonds before – usually the delicate linework is used to best effect on gold – but in this case the effect is breathtaking.

The ring is modelled in 18ct rose gold and set with a total of 27 natural diamonds. 6 old cut diamonds and 21 rose cut diamonds, all of which are grain set. The total carat weight is approximately 35 points.
There are no visible hallmarks, and while there is no evidence of a resize on the ring I imagine they were lost during a resize at some point in the past.
You can see a short video of this ring on my Instagram account @secret_histories or online here.

It is currently a size N or 6.75 and resizable.
The face of the ring measures 24.2mm x 7.7mm
Sits 3mm high on the finger.
Weighs 3.6 grams

It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate wear – but please do treat her with tender loving care so that she will stay looking marvellous for another hundred years.

Description

Made during the Victorian Era circa 1880 in 18ct rose gold, with a staggering 27 diamonds set into the navette or “boat” shaped face of the ring. This style is well known for lengthening the fingers and looks very elegant when worn.

The face of the ring measures 24.2mm x 7.7mm
Sits 3mm high on the finger.
Weighs 3.6 grams

Additional information

Era

Victorian, Circa 1880

Metal

18ct rose gold

Gemstones

A total of 27 natural diamonds
6 old cut natural diamonds & 21 rose cut diamonds grain set

Dimensions

The face of the ring measures 24.2mm x 7.7mm
Sits 3mm high on the finger.
Weighs 3.6grams

Ring Size

Aus/ Uk size N
USA Size 6.75

Resizable?

Yes