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18 Carat Gold Vintage Old Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring.
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18 Carat Gold Vintage Old Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring.

1940 - 1960
For Sale by J. McCarthy Ltd
Description

This lovely half eternity ring is set with five old cut diamonds. Graduated from the centre, claw set with a rub-over style border. A beautiful vintage 18ct diamond ring for your collection.

APPROXIMATE TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT 0.70ct

CURRENT RING SIZE K 1/2

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J. McCarthy Ltd has dated this Diamond Half Eternity Ring to the 1950s.

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Description
This lovely half eternity ring is set with five old cut diamonds. Graduated from the centre, claw set with a rub-over style border. A beautiful vintage 18ct diamond ring for your collection.

APPROXIMATE TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT 0.70ct

CURRENT RING SIZE K 1/2

Date of Manufacture

J. McCarthy Ltd has dated this Diamond Half Eternity Ring to the 1950s.

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An 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring featuring five diamonds set in a carved white metal gallery viewed from the side profile.
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Archive I An 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring featuring five diamonds set in a carved white metal gallery viewed from the side profile.

18 Carat Gold Vintage Old Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring.

Archive II An 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring featuring five diamonds set in a carved white metal gallery viewed from the side profile. View II
Archive III An 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring featuring five diamonds set in a carved white metal gallery viewed from the side profile. View III
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J. McCarthy Ltd
Telephone 07833 785857
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49 Maddox Street
Mayfair
London
W1S 2PQ
United Kingdom

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Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jmccarthy
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J. McCarthy Ltd
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An 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring featuring five diamonds set in a carved white metal gallery viewed from the side profile.
18 Carat Gold Vintage Old Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring.
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An 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring featuring five diamonds set in a carved white metal gallery viewed from the side profile.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamond
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFive stone setting, Carved openwork gallery, Claw settings

This vintage 18 carat yellow gold half eternity ring dates from 1950 and exhibits Edwardian style influences. The piece comprises a slender yellow gold band supporting five graduated old cut diamonds secured in claw settings with a rub-over style border, mounted upon a white metal openwork gallery featuring delicate carved cut-out details along the side profile. The ring displays polished gold and silvery white metal tones, creating a traditional two-tone appearance. Appropriate for daily wear as a statement piece or wedding band, the item fits seamlessly into a modern jewellery collection and is worn on the hand. The side view reveals the intricate openwork architecture beneath the stone settings and the smooth, continuous curvature of the shank. The ring accommodates a current size of K 1/2.

FAQs

A half eternity ring features gemstones set along the top half of the band, symbolising eternal commitment. The style gained widespread popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an anniversary gift.

These rings are typically crafted using 18 carat yellow gold or platinum. Settings frequently incorporate hand-cut diamonds held within intricate claw or grain mountings.

Authentic vintage pieces usually feature historic hallmarks inside the band denoting metal purity, hand-carved openwork in the gallery, and hand-faceted diamonds such as old European or mine cuts.

A half eternity ring can be stacked alongside a plain band and solitaire ring, or worn independently on the right hand as a statement piece.

Clean the piece gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush. Regular inspections by a professional jeweller ensure the claws remain secure over time.
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