Antique French 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Rose cut diamonds are said to be "the most romantic" type, as their broad faceting sends off soft flashes in low lighting, such as candlelight. Here in this antique French 14k gold ring, a veritable collection of rose cut diamonds have been arranged into a cluster which balances atop the finger like a cupcake. The foil backing behind the handcut gems has darkened over the centuries, adding a peppery fog to contrast their mellow light. The shoulders are speckled with tiny rose cuts atop sculptural organic shapes, which elongate as they curve down along the shank.  

-Size 6-6.25 and slightly resizable 

-French shell 14k hallmark on exterior of band. Tests as 14k 

-3.6 grams 

-Face has a 13.6mm diameter

-Rises 5.8mm from finger

-Shank has a 1.8mm width at bottom of band 

-Central diamond has ~6.8mm diameter

-Surrounding diamonds range in size, averaging ~3.5mm 

-Diamonds in shoulders range in size, averaging ~1.5mm 

-Diamonds have been recently reinforced with jeweler's epoxy