Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist

Vintage Fifties diamond engagement ring 1950

Unknown artist

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  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

    Condition
    very good condition
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    Country of origin
    Belgium

    Style
    Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
    See also: 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 and 18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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    Extra information
    Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

    Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.

    In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.

    But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.

    Diamonds
    One brilliant cut diamondwith an estimated weight of ± 0.23ct
    Ten single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.25ct

    Total diamond count
    Eleven pcs.

    Total diamond weight
    approx. 0.48 crt with an average colour and clarity H/J, 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
    with an estimated weight of ± ct colour etc.
    Treatment
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    colour etc.:
    Treatment
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    Treatment
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    Treatment

    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.
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    Brand


    Signature


    Monogram


    Engraving


    Hallmarks
    "PT950" and "0750" for platinum and 18K gold. And the outer shape of the master mark is in the shape of a barrel and was taken offically in use in Belgium since 1952 (but was already used before that date).
    more info on hallmarks

    Dimensions
    diameter top of ring 1,05
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    3,60 gram (2,31 dwt)

    Ring size Continental EU: 56 & 17¾ , Size USA: 7½ , Size UK: O½

    Resizing
    Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
    more info on ring sizes

    Adin Reference Nº
    22013-0054

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    Adin, fine antique jewellery

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