Historic Natural Fancy Yellowish Green Diamond meets JAR

Lauren Thomann is an antique jewelry appraiser specializing in Victorian to Mid-Century pieces and antique engagement rings. With 16 years of experience and education from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), she loves to share her passion for sparkly heirlooms. In addition, Lauren is a freelance writer and editor. Click the link to learn more about her work.

Who wouldn’t love an antique diamond engagement ring?  How about one with Royal provenance and an updated mounting from world renowned designer JAR? This gorgeous limey colored diamond weighing approximately 2.49cts is hitting the Christie’s auction block on April 16th for the second time since 1998. It has been set by JAR in a platinum mount surrounded by single cut diamonds.  The cut, size, and color most certainly make up for the low clarity rating of I1.

antique diamond engagement ring, BY JAR

There is no denying that the body of work created by JAR (Joel A. Rosenthal) is beyond impeccable.  He is one of the true jewelry masters of our time.  That said, what draws me most to this piece is definitely the diamond and its color.  The simple and clean mounting takes a back seat, and I think that’s how  it should be in this case.

 Countess Eliza Krasinska, née Branicka (1820-1876)

The antique diamond once belonged to Countess Eliza Branicka Krasińska and served as the stone for her engagement ring to famous romantic poet Count Zygmunt Krasinski of Poland. They wed in 1843 and remained together until the Count’s death in 1859.  No provenance exists as to the exact origin of the stone or to the whereabouts of its previous settings.

 A COLORED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING, BY JAR

Auction estimate: $300,000 – $500,000 USD

All images courtesy of Christies, Inc.

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