Edwardian Traub Mfg. Co. 18k and 14k Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring

Crafted circa 1915, this enchanting late Edwardian era diamond cluster ring reflects a remarkable moment in jewelry history, an era defined by refinement, romance, and extraordinary craftsmanship just before the modern Art Deco movement transformed design forever. Created by the distinguished Traub Manufacturing Company, one of America’s most respected early 20th-century jewelers, the ring exemplifies the company’s reputation for innovation, elegance, and superior artistry during the golden age of American manufacturing.

Fashioned in warm 14k yellow gold with its diamonds meticulously set in 18k white gold, the ring showcases the Edwardian fascination with lightness and luminosity. At the time, platinum and white-toned settings became highly fashionable for their ability to enhance a diamond’s natural brilliance, and jewelers often paired white metal tops with yellow gold shanks in a sophisticated two-tone style such as this. The band is adorned with the coveted orange blossom motif — a celebrated Traub design symbolizing purity, devotion, and everlasting love. Popular in the early 20th century, orange blossom bands became iconic wedding jewels of the era and remain especially prized by collectors today for their romantic symbolism and intricate detailing.

The seven old mine cut diamonds, hand-cut by artisans decades before modern precision cutting, possess the soft, romantic sparkle beloved by collectors today. With approximately 0.35 carat total weight, and graded F–G color with SI–I clarity, the stones retain the character and individuality that define antique diamonds. Their clustered arrangement evokes the floral and lace-like motifs popular during the Edwardian period, an age inspired by Belle Époque elegance, advancing craftsmanship, and a growing appreciation for fine jewelry as both adornment and heirloom.

Steeped in over a century of history, this ring is more than a beautiful antique; it is a tangible connection to an era of grace, optimism, and enduring artistry.

• Circa 1915

• 14k yellow gold with diamonds set in 18k white gold

•  Traub Mfg. Co. makers mark

• 7 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.35 carat total, graded F-G color, SI-I clarity

• Size 5 ½, resizable

• Estimated gross weight: 2.5 grams

• Good vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches, visible wear in filigree engraving, wear appropriate with age