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Art Deco 4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Art Deco 4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940
Description

A treasure. The old European cut diamond is undeniably impressive. This wondrous stone is secured in an eight-claw white gold mount, with an open gallery to allow as much light as possible to pass through the stone. A graduating row of eight-cut diamond are grain-set on the finger bezel; a subtle flourish on this most impressive ring.

Accompanied by a diamond grading report from HRD Antwerp (#19000156831).

Cut – Old European cut in the centre (with eight-cuts in the mount).

Colour – J in the centre (H to I in the mount).

Clarity – SI1 in the centre (VS2 to SI1 in the mount).

Carat – 4.45 carat. The mount holds a further approximate 0.22 carat.

Circa – 1940.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The diamond is 10.76 x 10.83mm and sits 6.75mm from the finger.

Metal – Platinum. Tested.

Video - To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/827274005?

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA496242
Dealers Internal Reference
12495S104
Description
A treasure. The old European cut diamond is undeniably impressive.
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This wondrous stone is secured in an eight-claw white gold mount, with an open gallery to allow as much light as possible to pass through the stone.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

A graduating row of eight-cut diamond are grain-set on the finger bezel; a subtle flourish on this most impressive ring.

fig 1. An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band.
fig 1. Art Deco 4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

Accompanied by a diamond grading report from HRD Antwerp (#19000156831).

Cut – Old European cut in the centre (with eight-cuts in the mount).

Colour – J in the centre (H to I in the mount).

Clarity – SI1 in the centre (VS2 to SI1 in the mount).

fig 2. An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band.
fig 2. Art Deco 4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

Carat – 4.45 carat. The mount holds a further approximate 0.22 carat.

Circa – 1940.

Size – O (UK) or 7 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.

Measurements – The diamond is 10.76 x 10.83mm and sits 6.75mm from the finger.

Metal – Platinum. Tested.

Video - To view a video of this ring recorded in daylight, please copy / paste the following link into your browser: https://vimeo.com/827274005?

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA496242
Dealers Internal Ref
12495S104
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 An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band.

Art Deco 4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1940

Archive II An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band. View II
Archive III An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band. View VII
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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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An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band.
Art Deco 4.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940
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An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring featuring a large round Old European cut diamond held in a multi-prong setting on a smooth metal band.
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FAQs

Art Deco jewellery of this era is characterised by geometric shapes, clean lines, and architectural proportions. Solitaire engagement rings from the late Art Deco and retro transition period often featured large central diamonds set in streamlined platinum or white metal mounts.

Rings from this era were primarily crafted using platinum or 18-carat white gold due to their durability and neutral white finish. Central gemstones were predominantly Old European cut or transitional cut diamonds secured by multiple claw settings.

Authentic Old European cut diamonds feature a round outline with a high crown, small table facet, deep pavilion, and a flat culet visible through the centre of the stone. Hand-engraved detail or period hallmarks on the interior band further verify authentic mid-20th-century origins.

Vintage diamond solitaire rings pair easily with modern minimalist wardrobe pieces and modern wedding bands. When displayed in a dressing room or vanity tray, classic diamond rings function as refined decorative accents alongside glass and metallic containers.

Clean the ring using warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush to remove dust from behind the setting. Have a professional jeweller inspect the claws periodically to ensure the central stone remains securely mounted.
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