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Vintage 0.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960
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Vintage 0.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960
Description

A charmingly eccentric vintage diamond solitaire. The old mine cut in the centre is secured in a four claw wired collet. The eye-catching triple wire shank splits at the top, with the central wire feeding through a circular hoop at the shoulders.

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from WGI.

Cut: Old mine cut.

Colour: J.

Clarity: VS2.

Carat: 0.53.

Circa: 1960.

Size: I (i) (UK) or 4 1/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements: The diamond is approximately 4.75 x 4.8mm and sits 5.1mm from the finger.

Weight: 2.84 grams.

Metal: Platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recored in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/vintage-0-53-carat-old-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1960?_pos=1&_sid=622ef06d9&_ss=r

Item # 39314S190

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09426964
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond: antique stone remounted into a contemporary setting.
Triple-wire shank splitting into shoulder loops: sculptural aesthetic from mid-century workshops.
Fabricated wire basket collet: custom handmade assembly rather than modern mass casting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1203852
Dealers Internal Reference
39314S190
Description
A charmingly eccentric vintage diamond solitaire. The old mine cut in the centre is secured in a four claw wired collet.
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The eye-catching triple wire shank splits at the top, with the central wire feeding through a circular hoop at the shoulders.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
fig 1. A white metal vintage engagement ring featuring a single old cut central diamond held in a four-claw setting with a split shank band.
fig 1. Vintage 0.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from WGI.

Cut: Old mine cut.

Colour: J.

Clarity: VS2.

Carat: 0.53.

Circa: 1960.

Size: I (i) (UK) or 4 1/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements: The diamond is approximately 4.75 x 4.8mm and sits 5.1mm from the finger.

fig 2. A white metal vintage engagement ring featuring a single old cut central diamond held in a four-claw setting with a split shank band.
fig 2. Vintage 0.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1960

Weight: 2.84 grams.

Metal: Platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Video: To view videos of this ring recored in daylight, please either contact us or copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://gatsbyjewellery.co.uk/products/vintage-0-53-carat-old-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1960?_pos=1&_sid=622ef06d9&_ss=r

Item # 39314S190

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 09426964
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond: antique stone remounted into a contemporary setting.
Triple-wire shank splitting into shoulder loops: sculptural aesthetic from mid-century workshops.
Fabricated wire basket collet: custom handmade assembly rather than modern mass casting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203852
Dealers Internal Ref
39314S190
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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Archive I A white metal vintage engagement ring featuring a single old cut central diamond held in a four-claw setting with a split shank band.

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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A white metal vintage engagement ring featuring a single old cut central diamond held in a four-claw setting with a split shank band.
Vintage 0.53 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
  • MaterialWhite Metal, Diamond
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOld cut diamond, Split shank, Claw setting, Double band

This vintage 0.53 carat old cut diamond engagement ring dates from the mid-century period. It is fashioned from platinum in a silver colour with a polished finish. The central old mine cut diamond is held securely in a four-claw wired collet setting. The triple wire shank splits at the top, and the central wire feeds through a circular hoop at the shoulders. Signs of age include minor surface wear and natural patination along the inner band. The ring is used as a finger ornament for formal wear or daily adornment in domestic settings. Its practical sizing is UK size I or US size 4 1/4, with the diamond measuring 4.75 mm by 4.8 mm and sitting 5.1 mm from the finger, weighing 2.84 grams.

FAQs

An old cut diamond engagement ring features a gemstone fashioned using historic diamond cutting techniques, such as the old European or cushion cut, which were drawn by hand before modern laser-cutting technology was introduced.

Mid-century diamond rings were predominantly crafted using platinum, white gold, or yellow gold, often featuring multi-prong claw settings to secure the primary central stone.

Authentic 1960s pieces often feature specific hallmarks, distinct split or multi-wire shanks, and hand-faceted diamonds with high crowns and smaller table facets compared to modern brilliant cuts.

A vintage solitaire ring can be paired alongside minimalist modern bands or stacked with delicate white metal rings to create a contemporary textured look.

Clean vintage diamond rings using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding harsh ultrasonic cleaners if settings show sign of wear.
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