Vintage 1940s Diamond and Ruby Dress Ring

Vintage 1940s Diamond and Ruby Dress Ring

This eye-catching 18ct red gold retro ring from 1945 displays a strong architectural design with an abundance of glamour. Followed by a row of four square cut rubies on each side, a two lobed swell gushes from the buckle-shape with 18 platinum-encrusted single brilliant cut diamonds onto the other side of the shank. All that contemporary flair, while still fitting as a glove on any woman's hand.

Style specifics: Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in floral forms was common.

Period: ca. 1945

Material: 18ct red gold and platinum, although most of this jewel is in red gold, the diamonds are set in platinum.

Diamonds: 18 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with a total estimated weight of approx. 1.00 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Precious stones: Eight verneuil rubies

Condition: excellent condition

Dimensions: top of ring 2.40 cm (0.94 inch) x 1.78 cm (0.70 inch)

Weight: 15.90 gram (10.22 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 48 & 15½ , Size US 4½ , Size UK: I