Vintage circa 1970, 3.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Yellow Gold Gentlemen's Ring

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Vintage circa 1970, 3.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Yellow Gold Gentlemen's Ring

About the Item

Even for us as professional dealers of antique and vintage jewellery, it is rare to find gentlemens’ rings that make use of such precious materials as the one presented here. A large, white brilliant-cut diamond of approx. 3,30 ct is presented as a solitaire in this ring. Through its sheer size, the diamond’s brilliance and fire are especially pronounced, seeing as the reflective facets are correspondingly large. The diamond is placed into a domed band design of massive yellow gold, and set flush to the surface of the ring. Thus it references its historical inspiration: The so-called 'gypsy rings' of the Victorian era, which made these settings hugely popular in the second half of the 19th century. It’s a well-known fact that Victorian art and design enjoyed a new spike in popularity during the late 1960s and 1970s – however, here we find this setting re-interpreted in a modern way. The surface of the ring is structured in a way reminiscent of sun-lit rocks or shining scales, and like the diamond itself plays a game of light and reflection. This type of surface structuring is typical of fine jewellery designs in the years around 1970. It presents a modern break with too-polished aesthetics, all the while rendering the craftsmanship of the goldsmith visible to the naked eye. Combined with the Victorian inspiration of the setting, the ring is a perfect illustration of composer Gustav Mahler’s famous saying: "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire." MATERIALS A diamond, brilliant-cut, approx. 3,30 ct, Top Wesselton/G, pi Gold 585/000, resp. 14k HALLMARKS The inside of the band with (slightly abraded) fineness mark "14" as well as unknown mark (possibly a rampant bear to the right) DIMENSIONS Max. width of the band 1,3 cm / 0,51 in RING SIZE German 62 UK approx. T 1/2 US approx. 10 Please note that the ring may fit slightly wider, due to some play under its domed top. We will gladly adjust this ring to a size of your choice. Please allow approx. 4-5 business days for our goldsmith to complete the size alteration. IMPORTANT: Please note that altered rings cannot be returned. CERTIFICATE Delivery with detailed independent certificate of the DEGEB (Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Edelsteinbewertung/German Association for Gemstone Evaluation) in Idar-Oberstein dated 12.02.2019. Estimated value: 15.150,- Euro.

Metal:
14k Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Weight:
11.1 g
Style:
Retro
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970
Condition:
Seller Location:
Berlin, DE
Reference Number:
Seller: 18-27831stDibs: LU156426601142