Details
A stunning mid-20th-century diamond cocktail ring, masterfully crafted in solid 18ct white gold, featuring an open-work rosette gallery raised on a delicate wire basket setting. At its centre is a magnificent brilliant-cut diamond of approx. 1ct, graded SI1 clarity and H colour, encircled by a spiralling, tiered halo of smaller diamonds, bringing the total weight to approx. 3.1 carats.
During the glamorous 1950s and 1960s, post-war prosperity ushered in an era of elegant evening entertaining and sophisticated cocktail parties, with oversized diamond jewels becoming coveted symbols of glamour and luxury. Renowned for their enduring strength and brilliance, diamonds transform this delicate floral motif into an everlasting emblem of beauty, devotion and enduring love - a blossom that can never fade.
In excellent condition, this exceptional vintage cocktail ring sits high and proud on the finger, commanding attention with its dramatic silhouette and scintillating arrangement of natural diamonds. A true statement piece, destined to be passed down for generations.
WEIGHT: 10.9 grams
SIZE: R ½ (UK), 9 (US) – Free Re-sizing available. Please request your size at checkout.
MEASURES: Gallery Height 18mm x Width 17mm x Depth 11mm – Band Width 2mm
METAL: White Gold (Tested 18ct)
STONES: Natural Diamonds (Centre approx. 6mm, approx. 1ct – 3.1ct total)
DIAMOND GRADE: SI 1 clarity – H colour
AGE: Circa 1950 - 1970
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.
ITEM NUMBER: AJ1337