What is a 1950s dress ring?

A 1950s dress ring, often referred to as a cocktail ring, is a statement piece of fine jewellery characterised by prominent central gemstones or pearls set in rich yellow gold or platinum.

What materials are traditionally used in mid-century French dress rings?

Mid-century French dress rings typically feature high-purity metals such as 18ct yellow gold and platinum, accented with cultured pearls and geometric-cut diamonds like trillion or baguette cuts.

How can one identify authentic French jewellery from the 1950s?

Authentic French pieces from this era feature distinct makers marks or eagles head hallmarks for 18ct gold, along with substantial metal weight and precise geometric gemstone setting styles.

How can a vintage pearl dress ring be styled in a modern wardrobe?

A vintage pearl dress ring can be paired with clean, minimalist modern attire or tailored evening wear to serve as a focal accent piece.

How should organic gems like cultured pearls be cleaned and preserved?

Cultured pearls require gentle care; wipe them with a soft, damp cloth after wear and store them away from chemicals, perfumes, and hard gemstones to prevent scratching.

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Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

Name: Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1164575
Price: 4950 GBP
Availability: InStock

1940 - 1960

For Sale by AC Silver

Description

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French cultured pearl and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewellery collections.

This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with platinum settings.

This vintage French cocktail ring is ornamented with an impressive large feature 14.2mm cultured pearl flanked to either side with a platinum collet set trillion cut diamond, totalling 0.62ct.

The plain, broad shoulders conjoin with the feature setting and blend seamlessly with the hallmarked ring shank.

The French hallmarks to the outer surface of the shank include the platinum mark (dog's head) and the 18ct gold mark (eagle's head), in addition to the maker's mark (C.Escher*) to the interior of the bridge.

This substantial pearl ring with diamonds is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

This gold cultured pearl and diamond ring embodies refined elegance, making it a thoughtful choice for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays or June celebrations, with pearl as the month's birthstone.

* Christine Escher is a French jewellery designer known for using gold, pearls and diamonds to create elegant designs.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this gold pearl ring.

Condition

This impressive vintage pearl and yellow gold ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive and large cultured pearl displaying fine colour, lustre and presence.

The impressive very high colour and clarity graded diamonds display a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

The yellow gold pearl ring is a superior gauge of gold and platinum, and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of the bridge and exterior of the shank.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of pearl jewellery.

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) E

Clarity (average grades) VS1

Cut Trillion

Content 0.62 carat

Number of Diamonds

2

Dimensions

Pearl diameter 1.42cm/0.56'

Height of setting 1.57cm/0.62'

Ring Size

UK Size S 1/2

USA Size 9 3/8

The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal requirements.

Weight

12.74 grams

Date: Circa 1950

Origin: France, Europe

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.6cm (0.63")

Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Pearl and Diamond Ring to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1164575

Dealers Internal Reference

C9424

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Description

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French cultured pearl and 0.

“

62 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewellery collections.

AC Silver

This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with platinum settings.

fig 1. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central round cream cultured pearl flanked by two triangular diamonds. — fig 1. Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

This vintage French cocktail ring is ornamented with an impressive large feature 14.2mm cultured pearl flanked to either side with a platinum collet set trillion cut diamond, totalling 0.62ct.

The plain, broad shoulders conjoin with the feature setting and blend seamlessly with the hallmarked ring shank.

fig 2. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central round cream cultured pearl flanked by two triangular diamonds. — fig 2. Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

The French hallmarks to the outer surface of the shank include the platinum mark (dog's head) and the 18ct gold mark (eagle's head), in addition to the maker's mark (C.Escher*) to the interior of the bridge.

fig 3. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central round cream cultured pearl flanked by two triangular diamonds. — fig 3. Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

This substantial pearl ring with diamonds is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

This gold cultured pearl and diamond ring embodies refined elegance, making it a thoughtful choice for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays or June celebrations, with pearl as the month's birthstone.

fig 4. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central round cream cultured pearl flanked by two triangular diamonds. — fig 4. Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

Christine Escher is a French jewellery designer known for using gold, pearls and diamonds to create elegant designs.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this gold pearl ring.

fig 5. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central round cream cultured pearl flanked by two triangular diamonds. — fig 5. Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

Condition

This impressive vintage pearl and yellow gold ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive and large cultured pearl displaying fine colour, lustre and presence.

The impressive very high colour and clarity graded diamonds display a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

fig 6. A vintage 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a central round cream cultured pearl flanked by two triangular diamonds. — fig 6. Vintage French Cultured Pearl and 0.62ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950

The yellow gold pearl ring is a superior gauge of gold and platinum, and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of the bridge and exterior of the shank.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of pearl jewellery.