100% Platinum Ring from the Early-1900s ---- Diamonds

[Kirk PA]

I do not know much about rings and would like more information on this one. It was my wife's great-grandmother's wedding band and was given to her. We believe it is from the 1910s-1920s. It has 15 diamonds. It is in pristine condition, so how much could this be worth?

Thanks for the help.

Kirk

 

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[thrillathahunt]

I expect Breezie will eventually chime in on this, but quite a bit goes into determining the value of vintage jewelry. Size, color, clarity and cut of the diamonds is one. The design and "wow factor" is another. Condition is yet another. Here is a site you might want to contact for an estimate.

http://www.langantiques.com/pages/selling-your-jewelry

 

[Breezie]

First of all, that is a gorgeous ring!
Judging by the style of the ring, the era looks to be turn of the century to the mid 1920's. The diamonds could be 'mine' cut or 'round brilliant cut' since the round brilliant cut was not invented until around 1919, and it probably took some time for diamond cutters to purchase the correct equipment to perform 'brilliant cuts.'
To accurately appraise your ring, you'll have to take it to a certified gemologist, not just Joe Blow who works at a jewelry store. The last vintage diamond ring I had appraised (written appraisal) cost me $35.00, plus $15.00 for cleaning/polishing, and it was well worth the money. Depending on your city/town, the price could range up to $50.00-$100.00 for the appraisal.
Again, super NICE ring! Breezie

 

[Monty]

My daughter-in-law inherited a ring from her grandmother who in turn inherited it from her grandmother who was quite wealthy back before the stock market crash. It looks eerily similar to yours and hers appraised to between 12 and 14 thousand. My son had a very similar copy in cubic zirconian made for around $600 when they got married, and put the original one in a safe deposit box and insured it. He insured it for 20 thou and will pass it on to their daughter who is one now. But I really don't have all the details and have no experience at pricing diamonds. Good luck. Monty