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Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition
very good condition
more info on our condition scale
Country of origin
Belgium
Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
more info on styles
Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between
Art Deco and Fifties.
Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era,
fashion of this era.
Material
platinum and 18K white gold
(touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.
Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the
tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.
In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a
magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.
But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early
Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.
Diamonds
One
brilliant cut diamond
with an estimated weight of ± 0.23ct
Ten
single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)
with an estimated weight of ± 0.25ct
Total diamond count
Eleven pcs.
Total diamond weight
approx. 0.48 crt
with an average colour and clarity H/J, vs/si
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Precious stones
with an estimated weight of ± ct
colour etc.
Treatment
with an estimated weight of ± ct
colour etc.:
Treatment
with an estimated weight of ± ct
colour etc.
Treatment
with an estimated weight of ± ct
colour etc.
Treatment
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
more info on birthstones
More background information on
Brand
Signature
Monogram
Engraving
Hallmarks
"PT950" and "0750" for platinum and 18K gold. And the outer shape of the master mark is in the shape of a barrel and was taken offically in use in Belgium since 1952 (but was already used before that date).
more info on hallmarks
Dimensions
diameter top of ring 1,05
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight
3,60 gram (2,31 dwt)
Ring size Continental EU: 56 & 17¾ , Size USA: 7½ , Size UK: O½
Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
more info on ring sizes
Adin Reference Nº
22013-0054
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