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Vintage 1.64 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950
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Vintage 1.64 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
Description

A glorious vintage emerald ring. The centre stone - certified as Colombian and having received only minor oiling - displays an impossibly bright and vivid green. The stone is secured in a yellow gold rubover setting and is surrounded by 22 eight cut diamonds in platinum. Pretty detailing in the under-gallery (including for 'hidden' hearts at each corner) leads to a slim 18k yellow gold shank which splits at the shoulders.

Accompanied by a report from GemResearch SwissLab (GRS) stating the emerald is Colombian and has only received minor clarity enhancement.

Cut:  Emerald-cut emerald and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour:  The diamonds are G.

Clarity:  The emerald is has some visible inclusions (which is normal and expected). The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.

Carat:  The emerald is 1.64 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 0.30 carat.

Circa:  1950.

Size:  O (UK) or 7 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The emerald is 8.24 x 6.27mm. The head of the ring is 13.4 x 11.3mm and sits 6.9mm from the finger.

Weight:  5.64 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-1-64-carat-minor-oil-colombian-emerald-diamond-ring-circa-1950

Item # 913514367

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Emerald Diamond Halo Ring to the 1950s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09505854
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-90 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Eight-cut diamond halo: simple facet patterns used before modern brilliant cutting dominated.
Platinum setting over yellow gold: two-tone metalwork favoured for gem-set rings.
Millegrain beaded borders around the stones: delicate raised edging pressed by hand tool.
Pierced scrollwork gallery beneath the head: open decorative under-bezel styling.

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
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SA1215122
Dealers Internal Reference
913514S367
Description
A glorious vintage emerald ring.
“
The centre stone - certified as Colombian and having received only minor oiling - displays an impossibly bright and vivid green.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is secured in a yellow gold rubover setting and is surrounded by 22 eight cut diamonds in platinum. Pretty detailing in the under-gallery (including for 'hidden' hearts at each corner) leads to a slim 18k yellow gold shank which splits at the shoulders.

fig 1. A vintage gold ring featuring a central rectangular green emerald surrounded by a halo of small diamonds.
fig 1. Vintage 1.64 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Accompanied by a report from GemResearch SwissLab (GRS) stating the emerald is Colombian and has only received minor clarity enhancement.

Cut:  Emerald-cut emerald and eight-cut diamonds.

Colour:  The diamonds are G.

fig 2. A vintage gold ring featuring a central rectangular green emerald surrounded by a halo of small diamonds.
fig 2. Vintage 1.64 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Clarity:  The emerald is has some visible inclusions (which is normal and expected). The diamonds are VS1 to VS2.

Carat:  The emerald is 1.64 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 0.30 carat.

fig 3. A vintage gold ring featuring a central rectangular green emerald surrounded by a halo of small diamonds.
fig 3. Vintage 1.64 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

Circa:  1950.

Size:  O (UK) or 7 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The emerald is 8.24 x 6.27mm. The head of the ring is 13.4 x 11.3mm and sits 6.9mm from the finger.

Weight:  5.64 grams.

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

fig 4. A vintage gold ring featuring a central rectangular green emerald surrounded by a halo of small diamonds.
fig 4. Vintage 1.64 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring, Circa 1950

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-1-64-carat-minor-oil-colombian-emerald-diamond-ring-circa-1950

Item # 913514367

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Emerald Diamond Halo Ring to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09505854
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-90 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Eight-cut diamond halo: simple facet patterns used before modern brilliant cutting dominated.
Platinum setting over yellow gold: two-tone metalwork favoured for gem-set rings.
Millegrain beaded borders around the stones: delicate raised edging pressed by hand tool.
Pierced scrollwork gallery beneath the head: open decorative under-bezel styling.

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
SA1215122
Dealers Internal Ref
913514S367
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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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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialEmerald, Diamond, Gold
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsEmerald cut, Diamond halo, Split shank, Bezel setting

This vintage mid-century ring dates from 1950 and belongs to the jewellery category. The piece is crafted from 18k yellow gold and platinum, featuring a central emerald-cut Colombian emerald in a yellow gold bezel setting. Surrounding the green central stone is a halo of twenty-two eight-cut diamonds set in platinum, alongside split shoulders on the slim yellow gold shank. Visible details include visible natural inclusions within the emerald, a rubover setting, and detailed under-gallery work. The head of the ring measures 1.3 x 1.1 cm with a height of 0.7 cm, while the emerald itself measures 0.8 x 0.6 cm. Buyers can wear this ring daily as an elegant statement piece for formal occasions, anniversaries, or weddings. The combination of bright green and sparkling white diamonds offers a timeless design suitable for various personal collections. The item brings mid-century craftsmanship to modern wardrobes, pairing well with other fine gold and platinum jewellery items. It functions as a sophisticated dress ring for celebrations and everyday wear.

FAQs

Mid-century emerald halo rings typically feature a central step-cut gemstone framed by a delicate surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, often set in mixed metals such as platinum and yellow gold.

These pieces are commonly crafted from high-karat yellow gold or platinum, featuring natural beryl gemstones alongside brilliant or single-cut natural diamonds.

Authentic 1950s pieces exhibit period-specific craftsmanship including hand-set diamond halos, bezel settings, split shanks, and characteristic natural inclusions known as jardin.

An emerald dress ring functions as a central focal point; it can be worn independently on the right hand for formal occasions or combined with simple gold bands for a contemporary stacked look.

Clean gently using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft cloth, avoiding steam cleaners or ultrasonic devices that can disrupt traditional oil treatments and natural internal features.
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