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Vintage 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

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Vintage 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940
Description

A top class vintage diamond engagement ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre - graded by IGI and G colour, SI1 clarity - is utterly glowing. The stone is secured in an eight claw platinum coronet collet which sits on a slim, dramatically tapering knife edge shank with double notch detailing at the shoulders.

Accompanied by a Diamond Report from IGI.

Cut:  Old European cut.

Colour:  G.

Clarity:  SI1.

Carat:  1.02.

Circa:  1940.

Size:  M 1/2 (UK) or 6 1/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The diamond is 6.27 x 6.39mm, and sits 5.8mm from the finger.

Weight:  3.32 grams.

Metal:  18k yellow gold and platinum. 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/vintage-1-02-carat-old-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1940

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this 1940s Diamond Solitaire Ring to the 1940s.

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SA1208798
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1113414S236
Description
A top class vintage diamond engagement ring.
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The old European cut diamond in the centre - graded by IGI and G colour, SI1 clarity - is utterly glowing.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is secured in an eight claw platinum coronet collet which sits on a slim, dramatically tapering knife edge shank with double notch detailing at the shoulders.

fig 1. A vintage yellow gold engagement ring featuring a central old cut diamond set in a six-claw platinum head with stepped shoulders.
fig 1. Vintage 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

Accompanied by a Diamond Report from IGI.

Cut:  Old European cut.

Colour:  G.

Clarity:  SI1.

Carat:  1.02.

Circa:  1940.

Size:  M 1/2 (UK) or 6 1/4 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The diamond is 6.27 x 6.39mm, and sits 5.8mm from the finger.

fig 2. A vintage yellow gold engagement ring featuring a central old cut diamond set in a six-claw platinum head with stepped shoulders.
fig 2. Vintage 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

Weight:  3.32 grams.

Metal:  18k yellow gold and platinum. 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/vintage-1-02-carat-old-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-circa-1940

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this 1940s Diamond Solitaire Ring to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208798
Dealers Internal Ref
1113414S236
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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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 vintage yellow gold engagement ring featuring a central old cut diamond set in a six-claw platinum head with stepped shoulders.

Vintage 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A vintage yellow gold engagement ring featuring a central old cut diamond set in a six-claw platinum head with stepped shoulders.
Vintage 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940
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A vintage yellow gold engagement ring featuring a central old cut diamond set in a six-claw platinum head with stepped shoulders.
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FAQs

Engagement rings from the 1940s often feature transitional or old European cut diamonds set in mixed metals, combining yellow gold bands with white gold or platinum claw settings. The design era bridges late Art Deco geometric elements with classical, streamlined solitaire styling.

During the 1940s, jewellers typically crafted engagement rings using 18ct yellow gold for the shank paired with platinum or white gold setting heads to enhance the white appearance of the diamond.

Authentic pieces from this period feature hand-cut facet patterns typical of old European or transitional cuts, alongside period hallmark stamps inside the band and hand-finished claw collets.

A classic mid-century diamond solitaire can be effortlessly paired with modern minimalist gold bands or stacked alongside textured vintage wedding rings for a multi-tonal aesthetic.

To preserve a vintage diamond ring, clean it gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, while scheduling regular professional inspections to check claw integrity.
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