Vintage Fifties Retro platinum diamond and ruby ring

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Between Retro and Fifties
See also: Retro and Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
27 modern brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct
Five baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct
Five carre cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± ct

Total diamond count
37 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.80 crt with an average colour and clarity F/H, vs/si

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Eight rubies . We did not check if the rubies are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies and lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value. with an estimated weight of ± 1.40 ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,73 cm (0,68 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
11,60 gram (7,46 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 53 & 17 , Size USA: 6¼ , Size UK: M

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23090-0032

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