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Exceptionally Rare GIA 7.44ct Old Mine Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond

$195,000
£147,017.53
€171,924.98
CA$276,003.59
A$280,971.91
CHF 161,807.54
MX$3,385,974.15
NOK 1,878,133.14
SEK 1,894,920.30
DKK 1,285,013.34

About the Item

Museum-Quality GIA 7.44 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, VS1, Even Colour — Exceptionally Rare Antique Fancy Colour Diamond Presenting an absolute pinnacle of natural gemological rarity: a monumental 7.44-carat antique Old Mine Cut diamond with a natural, highly saturated Fancy Intense Yellow colour grade, GIA-certified at VS1 clarity with — most remarkably — an Even colour distribution. Finding an authentic nineteenth-century Old Mine stone approaching 7.5 carats is an extraordinary event in itself. What elevates this gem into an elite tier of global collector pieces is the convergence of size, structural purity and colour uniformity. The VS1 clarity guarantees an internally clean crystal that allows light to refract flawlessly through the diamond's high antique crown and open culet. And, crucially, the GIA report designates the colour distribution as Even — a true rarity for an antique cut. The significance of that single word cannot be overstated. Modern radiant and cushion cuts were engineered specifically to concentrate and intensify fancy colour; the Old Mine cut offers none of that engineering. Because diamonds grow with irregular nitrogen concentrations, historic hand-cutters almost always left antique yellows with visible colour pooling, zoning or paleness. For an Old Mine diamond to reach Fancy Intense saturation — and to project it as a perfectly smooth, uninterrupted blanket of honey-canary light, certified Even — is a museum-level anomaly: the colour is intrinsic to the natural rough, never coaxed by modern faceting. The GIA further reports no fluorescence, ensuring the diamond's rich Fancy Intense Yellow displays purely and consistently across all lighting conditions, uninfluenced by any secondary glow. Fashioned entirely by hand, the diamond displays the broad facets, lively fire and unmistakable character unique to historic Old Mine cutting. Unlike modern brilliants, it preserves the individual personality and artistry of the original master cutter, with a warmth and presence impossible to replicate through contemporary manufacturing. The stone is elegantly claw-set as a solitaire in warm 18k rose gold, a tone that flatters and deepens its rich yellow body colour. The diamond may also be supplied unmounted, or re-set to order. The combination of Fancy Intense Yellow colour, even distribution, VS1 clarity, no fluorescence, significant carat weight and authentic antique cutting places this diamond among the most desirable surviving examples of nineteenth-century coloured diamonds. Stones possessing this convergence of attributes seldom appear on the international market — a once-in-a-generation acquisition offering breathtaking beauty, exceptional rarity, and a certified pedigree that underpins enduring, long-term value. Specifications Object: Natural diamond ring (stone available unmounted / re-set to order) Era: Antique, 19th century (Old Mine Cut) Carat weight: 7.44 carats Colour grade: Fancy Intense Yellow (GIA) Colour distribution: Even (extremely rare for antique cuts) Clarity: VS1 (eye-clean) Fluorescence: None (GIA) Cut: Old Mine Cut / antique cushion brilliant Metal: 18k rose gold Setting: Claw-set solitaire Condition: Excellent; sharp, pristine antique facet definition Accompanied by: Original GIA Coloured Diamond Grading Report
  • Ring Size:
    4.5 US, Resizable
  • Metal:
    18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond
  • Stone Cut:
    Old Mine Cut
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800´s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4701229778132

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