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Vintage 0.54 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930
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Vintage 0.54 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

An impressive and unique vintage engagement ring. The bright and lively old European cut diamond in the centre - graded by HRD Antwerp as H colour, VS1 clarity - is secured in an eight claw coronet collet. The statement shoulders are set with 10 (five each side) eight-cut diamonds with asymmetrical detailing, leading to a slim 18k gold shank.

Accompanied by a Diamond Identification Report from HRD Antwerp.

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

Colour:  The centre is H. the sides are G to H.

Clarity:  The centre is VS1. The sides are VS1 to VS2.

Carat:  The centre is 0.54 carat, with a further approximate 0.05 carat in the shoulders.

Circa:  1930.

Size:  L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The diamond is 4.94 x 5.07mm. Sits 5.25mm from the finger.

Weight:  2.27 grams.

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

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Art Deco Diamond Ring to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09513358
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Old European cut diamond with an open culet and small table: early hand faceting.
Asymmetrical stepped shoulders: late Art Deco architectural styling.
Single-cut accent diamonds in the shoulders: bead-set work of the era.
Eight-claw coronet collet: pierced setting holding the centre stone securely.

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
SA1216194
Dealers Internal Reference
510514S402
Description
An impressive and unique vintage engagement ring.
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The bright and lively old European cut diamond in the centre - graded by HRD Antwerp as H colour, VS1 clarity - is secured in an eight claw coronet collet.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The statement shoulders are set with 10 (five each side) eight-cut diamonds with asymmetrical detailing, leading to a slim 18k gold shank.

fig 1. A yellow gold Art Deco engagement ring featuring a central round old cut diamond flanked by geometric stepped shoulders set with small accent diamonds.
fig 1. Vintage 0.54 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

Accompanied by a Diamond Identification Report from HRD Antwerp.

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

Colour:  The centre is H. the sides are G to H.

Clarity:  The centre is VS1. The sides are VS1 to VS2.

fig 2. A yellow gold Art Deco engagement ring featuring a central round old cut diamond flanked by geometric stepped shoulders set with small accent diamonds.
fig 2. Vintage 0.54 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1930

Carat:  The centre is 0.54 carat, with a further approximate 0.05 carat in the shoulders.

Circa:  1930.

Size:  L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:  The diamond is 4.94 x 5.07mm. Sits 5.25mm from the finger.

Weight:  2.27 grams.

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

Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Art Deco Diamond Ring to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09513358
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Old European cut diamond with an open culet and small table: early hand faceting.
Asymmetrical stepped shoulders: late Art Deco architectural styling.
Single-cut accent diamonds in the shoulders: bead-set work of the era.
Eight-claw coronet collet: pierced setting holding the centre stone securely.

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
SA1216194
Dealers Internal Ref
510514S402
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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Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A yellow gold Art Deco engagement ring featuring a central round old cut diamond flanked by geometric stepped shoulders set with small accent diamonds.
Vintage 0.54 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1930
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialGold, Diamond
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsOld cut diamond, Geometric shoulders, Claw setting, Accent stone detail

An 18k yellow gold Art Deco engagement ring from circa 1930 holds a central round old European cut diamond in an eight claw coronet collet. The bright and lively centre stone weighs 0.54 carat, displays H colour and VS1 clarity, and is flanked by statement geometric stepped shoulders set with ten asymmetrical eight-cut accent diamonds. These shoulders lead to a slim shank, accented by the polished yellow metal finish throughout the band. The ring measures size L 1/2 in the UK and 5 7/8 in the US, with the central diamond measuring 4.94 by 5.07 millimetres and sitting 5.25 millimetres from the finger. This piece suits everyday wear on a finger as a distinct vintage engagement ring or a statement dress ring. It combines traditional yellow gold tones with sparkling diamond details for a classic period aesthetic.

FAQs

Art Deco engagement rings from this era characteristically feature geometric metalwork, streamlined silhouettes, and hand-cut stones such as old European cut diamonds set in gold or platinum.

Rings from this period were predominantly crafted from yellow gold, white gold, or platinum, often set with natural hand-cut diamonds.

Old cut diamonds can be identified by their small table facets, high crowns, deep pavilions, open culets, and slightly irregular circular outlines typical of hand-crafting.

A vintage diamond ring pairs well with simple modern gold bands or delicate pave stacking rings to accentuate the geometric character of the original setting.

Clean gently using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush, ensuring the setting is checked regularly by a jeweller to confirm the security of the claws.
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