An irresistible fiery old European cut diamond pairs with a carved and ornate setting for an unforgettable antique ring.

Whoever said antique diamonds can't compare to modern ones, well, they likely have never really looked. There are differences, but not in their fire, personality, sparkle factor, or beauty.

Many say that modern diamonds have a machined, perfection that lacks individuality. They all look alike, all things being equal.

Not so with hand-polished, antique diamonds. Take this one with its .40 carats of luminosity. It is a mini flashlight of refraction with a color of I-J while reading white to the eye. An ideal clarity at VS, nothing within but sheer, clear pow.

Speaking of pow, this 18k rose gold setting blends enough intricacy without overpowering the diamond or the eye. Deeply carved scrolls create light and shadow as a backdrop to the diamond.

Victorian dating to about 1860, wait till you see it in person.