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Mid Century 1.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Mid Century 1.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960
Description

An undeniably lovely vintage diamond engagement ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre is bright, white and full of life and fire. The stone sis secured in an eight-claw white gold collet. Each shoulder is milgrained and set with three eight-cut diamonds, leading to a slender white gold shank. Magical and timeless.

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report by IGR.

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

Colour: The centre is I. The diamonds in the shoulders are J to L.

Clarity: SI2 in the centre. The diamonds in the shoulders are SI1 to I1; all are clean to the naked eye.

Carat: 1.11 carat in the centre (with a further approximate 0.02 carat in the shoulders).

Circa: 1960.

Size: J 1/2 (UK) or 5 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements: The diamond is approximately 6.7mm in diameter and sits 6.1mm from the finger.

Weight: 1.92 grams.

Metal: 14k white gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Item # 710613S426

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.

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SA1149791
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710613S426
Description
An undeniably lovely vintage diamond engagement ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre is bright, white and full of life and fire. The stone sis secured in an eight-claw white gold collet.
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Each shoulder is milgrained and set with three eight-cut diamonds, leading to a slender white gold shank.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Magical and timeless.

fig 1. A mid-century platinum engagement ring featuring a central round old-cut diamond in a multi-claw setting with milgrain diamond shoulders.
fig 1. Mid Century 1.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report by IGR.

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

Colour: The centre is I. The diamonds in the shoulders are J to L.

Clarity: SI2 in the centre. The diamonds in the shoulders are SI1 to I1; all are clean to the naked eye.

fig 2. A mid-century platinum engagement ring featuring a central round old-cut diamond in a multi-claw setting with milgrain diamond shoulders.
fig 2. Mid Century 1.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Carat: 1.11 carat in the centre (with a further approximate 0.02 carat in the shoulders).

Circa: 1960.

Size: J 1/2 (UK) or 5 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements: The diamond is approximately 6.7mm in diameter and sits 6.1mm from the finger.

Weight: 1.92 grams.

Metal: 14k white gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Item # 710613S426

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
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SA1149791
Dealers Internal Ref
710613S426
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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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Archive I A mid-century platinum engagement ring featuring a central round old-cut diamond in a multi-claw setting with milgrain diamond shoulders.

Mid Century 1.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1960

Archive II A mid-century platinum engagement ring featuring a central round old-cut diamond in a multi-claw setting with milgrain diamond shoulders. View II
Archive III A mid-century platinum engagement ring featuring a central round old-cut diamond in a multi-claw setting with milgrain diamond shoulders. View III
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CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A mid-century platinum engagement ring featuring a central round old-cut diamond in a multi-claw setting with milgrain diamond shoulders.
Mid Century 1.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1960
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Mid-century diamond engagement rings, produced predominantly between 1945 and 1969, are characterised by clean lines, streamlined profiles, and an emphasis on the central stone. Settings often features platinum or white gold mounts with subtle accent diamonds set into the shoulders.

Platinum and white gold were the primary metals favoured during the mid-20th century for diamond settings. Diamonds remained the predominant gemstone, often cut in round brilliant, transition, or repurposed old-cut styles held by multi-claw settings.

Authentic pieces typically display makers marks, metal purity hallmarks, and hand-finishing along the gallery and shoulders. The combination of earlier cut diamonds with mid-century mountings reflects the common practice of resetting heirloom stones during this era.

A mid-century solitaire ring pairs easily with contemporary jewellery due to its classic profile and neutral metallic tone. It can be worn alongside plain platinum or gold bands to create a stacked arrangement suitable for modern daily wear.

Clean the ring using warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush to remove debris around the claws and gallery. Periodic inspection by a professional jeweller is recommended to verify claw security and stone tightness.
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