The Diamond Ring : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437329100 : 1437329101 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Diamond Ring: A Tale is a novel written by Elizabeth Harcourt Mitchell and published in 1882. The story revolves around the character of a young woman named Mary, who is given a diamond ring by her fianc?????, Harry. The ring is said to be cursed, and those who possess it are said to suffer misfortune.Mary becomes increasingly paranoid about the ring, and her fears are seemingly confirmed when Harry is killed in a freak accident. Desperate to rid herself of the ring, Mary attempts to sell it, but finds that no one will buy it due to its reputation. She eventually gives it away to a beggar, hoping to be rid of it once and for all.However, the ring continues to haunt Mary, and she is plagued by visions of Harry's ghost. She eventually discovers that the ring is not cursed, but that her own fears and superstitions were responsible for the misfortune that had befallen her.The Diamond Ring: A Tale is a