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0.30 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1940s

18 Carat Yellow Gold + Platinum

£850.00

Originating in the 1940s, this delightful vintage engagement ring centres a 0.30 carat transitional cut diamond within a platinum gallery. The diamond, which has been graded to a fine F colour and VS1 clarity, is presented in a two-tone cathedral style setting between platinum chenier-supported shoulders. 18 carat yellow gold comprises the balance of the ring's original period setting.

Transitional Cut

1870s – 1940s. This is the transition between the old European and the modern brilliant cuts. The angles of these stones are more similar to the modern brilliant to other antique cuts. For example, the table facet size is increased, and culets are nearly nonexistent or ‘somewhat large’ but could not be described as ‘large’ or ‘open’.

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Platinum

A metal prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion. It first became widely used in jewellery in the late nineteenth century, when methods were found to make it more easily workable. It features heavily in the delicate Edwardian jewellery of the first decades of the twentieth century.

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Chenier

A decorative enhancement to a ring, in the shaped of a metal tube that was usually added under the shoulders of the ring – particularly used in antique pieces.

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Gallery

The part of a ring that sits on top of the finger and supports the bezel. The gallery is sometimes engraved, pierced or open sided with patterns.

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Vintage

A term used to describe an item that is approximately 50-100 years old but not an antique.

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Clarity

A term used to describe the severity of the internal and external inclusions in a gemstone. See The Four C’s for further information.

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Diamond

Derived from the Greek meaning ‘unbreakable’, diamond is a mineral, considered to be the most beautiful and rare of all gemstones. Diamond has been associated with love for centuries.

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Colour

The diamond colour grading scale ranges from D to Z. See The Four C’s for more information.

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Carat

A weight measurement of a gemstone or gold. The term is derived from the ancient used of carob seeds to balance scales when selling amounts of gold or gemstones. The term is often shortened to ‘ct’.

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Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au. Gold is a yellow, malleable metal which makes it perfect for use in jewellery making.

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Cut

One of the most defining characteristics of a diamond is its cut. While high grades of color, clarity, and carat weight affect a diamond, it's the cut that determines the symmetry of the stone's facets, its overall proportions, and its ability to reflect light. An expertly cut diamond will achieve high levels of brilliance, sparkle, and durability. For more information and cut types, see The Four C's.

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Gemstone: Diamond

Stone Shape: Transitional Cut

Carat Weight: 0.30

Colour: F

Clarity: VS1

Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum

Age: 1940s

Size: J — click here to view our Ring Size Guide

SKU: S745/D8150A

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