Antique Australian Basse Adelaide 18ct yellow gold old mine cut diamond gypsy ring
Antique Australian Basse Adelaide 18ct yellow gold old mine cut diamond gypsy ring
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Details
Size: L.5 (US 6)
Weight: 4g
Metal: 18ct yellow gold
Marks: BASSE ADELAIDE, crown, 18C, lion passant
Stones: 1 x natural old mine cut diamond, 8pt (3mm diameter), SI1 clarity, G colour
Condition: Lovely antique condition with rich patina throughout, some deeper surface scratches visible under close inspection. Stone is secure. Marks are stamped deeply and beautifully.
Resizing: Resizable. Complimentary resize down - add your preferred size at checkout. For sizing up, please contact us for a quote. If a ring can’t be resized, we’ll advise before proceeding.
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Why we love it
This is the kind of piece that always excites us, and it carries more than meets the eye. At first glance, it’s everything you want in a gypsy ring - smooth, weighty gold, a softly glowing old mine cut diamond set low and securely, and effortless everyday wearability. It sits comfortably, feels substantial, and is easy to reach for again and again.
But what makes this one special is on the inside. Made by Frederick Basse - a German-trained jeweller who established himself in Adelaide in the late 1800s - this ring is a direct link to a specific moment in Australian jewellery history. Pieces with a maker's mark plus their city don’t come up often, and when they do, they carry a different kind of significance. Not just beautiful, but traceable, personal and grounded in a place and time.
An easy, wearable antique on the outside, a genuinely collectible piece on the inside. We adore antique Australian pieces and this is one of the most special ones we've ever had!
Before you buy
How do you authenticate your pieces?
We carefully assess every piece using our gemmological training, specialist tools, and industry experience. We are both GIA Graduate Gemmologists and have also completed the Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) qualification.
We work closely with our jeweller, who has almost 50 years of experience and is also a qualified gemmologist.
Carat weights are estimates based on measurements taken in the setting unless otherwise stated. Precise weights can only be obtained from loose stones. Many of our diamonds are old cuts, which are often asymmetrical and not calibrated due to traditional hand-cutting techniques.
We aim to provide clear photos and videos from multiple angles to help you purchase with confidence.
Do US customers have to pay tariffs or duties?
No - for United States customers, the price shown includes insured DHL Express or Australia Post shipping and import duties/tariffs.
This means there should be no separate bill for these charges on delivery. We always ship at full declared value so your parcel stays compliant, secure, and fully insured.
Do you offer layaway or payment plans?
We offer an interest-free layaway (lay-by) service on orders over $500 AUD - please get in touch using the form below to set this up. Full details can be found on our layaway policy page.
PayPal Pay in 4 is also available at checkout (subject to eligibility), which allows you to pay in instalments to PayPal while we send your piece out right away.
Do you offer ring resizing?
Yes! We’re happy to help you get the perfect fit. Please contact us to discuss ring sizing options, we're happy to provide no obligation quotes for resizing.
Our jeweller takes great care to keep the finish seamless and preserve original details and hallmarks where possible.
You can read more about ring resizing and common myths in our blog post.
I'd like more information about this piece
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