ZHIVA
1.06 carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
A 1.06‑carat old mine cut diamond, bezel‑set in yellow gold — an engagement ring for people who never wanted the standard one.
- One of one
- Authenticated
- Insured shipping
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- Style: Bezel‑set solitaire engagement ring
- Centre stone: Old mine cut white diamond, 1.06 ct
- Diamond colour: L
- Diamond clarity: SI1
- Metal: 18k yellow gold
- Ring size: 6.5 US — can be resized
- Total weight: 2.15 grams
- Availability: One of one
An old mine cut diamond, just over a carat, wrapped in a clean bezel of 18k yellow gold. No halo, no shoulder stones, nothing to distract from the stone itself.
The old mine cut is the ancestor of the modern brilliant — hand‑cut, softly squared, with a high crown and chunky facets made to catch candlelight rather than machine‑bright light. It doesn't sparkle so much as glow, and its warmth (a natural L colour) reads as honey against the gold, not as anything to apologise for. This is what a diamond looked like before it was optimised.
The bezel is the quiet modern touch: gold wrapped fully around the stone, protective, snag‑free, built to be worn every day for the next fifty years. An engagement ring for the person who was never going to choose the one everyone else has.
One of one. Size 6.5 US, and it can be resized.
Further reading: how old mine cut diamonds are priced, antique cushion cuts vs modern ones, how to choose a vintage engagement ring and our antique ring sizing guide.
Sizing & Resizing
The size of this piece is listed in the specifications above. Most antique rings can be resized by one to two sizes; some cannot, because of eternity settings, engraving, or fragile shanks.
Tell us your size before or after you order and we will confirm what is safely possible for this piece. Resizing is quoted per piece and typically takes 7–10 business days.
Shipping
Complimentary fully insured shipping within the United States, sent signature-required. Orders ship within 1–3 business days unless the piece is being sized or inspected.
International shipping is available on request. Duties and import taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
Returns
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery, provided the piece comes back unworn and in its original condition and packaging.
Resized, engraved, and bespoke pieces are final sale. Contact us before returning anything so we can arrange insured return shipping.
Authenticity & Condition
Every piece is examined in person before it is listed. Era, metal, stone weights, and condition are described as accurately as we can determine them, and any wear or repair is disclosed in the listing.
Antique jewelry carries its history. Small signs of a long life are expected, not defects.
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