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Mid Century 0.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960
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Mid Century 0.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960
Sold 8 July 2025 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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A very pretty and unique vintage engagement ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre is set low to the finger in an eight claw setting above a scalloped gallery. Six (three each side) eight-cut diamonds run down ornate, detailed shoulders, leading to a slim 18k yellow gold shank. A stylish and singular diamond solitaire.

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR.

Cut:? Old European cut in the centre, with eight-cut diamonds in the shoulders.

Colour:? The centre is I. The sides range from I to K.

Clarity:? The centre is SI2. The sides range from VS1 to VS2.

Carat:? The centre is approximately 0.69 carat, with a further approximate 0.04 carat in the shoulders.

Circa:? 1960.

Size:? P or US size 7 1/2. Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The diamond is 6.2mm in diameter and sits 5.3mm from the finger.

Weight:? 2.94 grams.

Metal:? 18k white and yellow gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/mid-century-0-69-carat-old-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1960

Item # 35613S407

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Old Cut Diamond Ring to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1146253
Dealers Internal Reference
35613S407
Description
A very pretty and unique vintage engagement ring.
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The old European cut diamond in the centre is set low to the finger in an eight claw setting above a scalloped gallery.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Six (three each side) eight-cut diamonds run down ornate, detailed shoulders, leading to a slim 18k yellow gold shank. A stylish and singular diamond solitaire.

fig 1. An antique mid-century engagement ring featuring an old-cut central diamond set in a mixed gold and platinum mounting.
fig 1. Mid Century 0.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR.

Cut:? Old European cut in the centre, with eight-cut diamonds in the shoulders.

Colour:? The centre is I. The sides range from I to K.

Clarity:? The centre is SI2. The sides range from VS1 to VS2.

fig 2. An antique mid-century engagement ring featuring an old-cut central diamond set in a mixed gold and platinum mounting.
fig 2. Mid Century 0.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Carat:? The centre is approximately 0.69 carat, with a further approximate 0.04 carat in the shoulders.

Circa:? 1960.

Size:? P or US size 7 1/2. Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The diamond is 6.2mm in diameter and sits 5.3mm from the finger.

fig 3. An antique mid-century engagement ring featuring an old-cut central diamond set in a mixed gold and platinum mounting.
fig 3. Mid Century 0.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Weight:? 2.94 grams.

Metal:? 18k white and yellow gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recorded in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/mid-century-0-69-carat-old-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1960

Item # 35613S407

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Old Cut Diamond Ring to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146253
Dealers Internal Ref
35613S407
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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An antique mid-century engagement ring featuring an old-cut central diamond set in a mixed gold and platinum mounting.
Mid Century 0.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1960
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialGold, Platinum, Diamond
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsOld cut diamond, Milgrain detailing, Shoulder stones, Illusion setting
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Mid-century engagement rings from the 1950s and 1960s often transitioned away from heavy Edwardian filigree towards more streamlined yet sculptural settings, frequently combining yellow gold bands with white gold or platinum illusion heads to accentuate the central stone.

These pieces typically feature precious metals such as 18-carat yellow gold, white gold, or platinum, set with genuine mined diamonds featuring transitional or old European cuts.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmark stamps indicating metal purity, microscopic examination of the hand-cut facets characteristic of older diamond-cutting techniques, and professional appraisal by a certified gemmologist.

A vintage diamond ring can be paired with a plain metal band to let the central setting stand out, or stacked with fitted antique wedding bands that match the specific curvature of the shoulders.

Proper preservation involves regular cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, periodic professional checks of the claw settings to ensure stones remain secure, and storing the piece separately to prevent scratching.
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