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Rare non heat treated natural ruby and diamond ring made in France
Here is an exceptional quality and very rare non heat treated natural ruby and diamond ring made in France in the 1950's that is spectacular. To begin with, it is very difficult to find natural rubies that are over 2 carats in size. This one measures 2.86 carats, and is not only large in size, but has a fantastic strong red colour, combined with excellent transparency allowing you to see right through the ruby. And then there is the incredible fact that this ruby is unheated. Centuries ago, people discovered that if you put a sapphire or ruby into a fire it will improve its colour and clarity, and people have been heat treating sapphires and rubies for this exact reason. This treatment is worldwide accepted as a normal treatment and not deceiving in any way and is accepted as a standard treatment for sapphires and rubies. It should be clarified that a sapphire or ruby that has undergone some form of heat treatment is still a natural gemstone from the ground and is not a synthetic/man made stone and the treatment is completely stable. Lately on the market there is a technique of glass filling or lead filling stones which will improve the colour of a natural gemstone, however this treatment is very unstable and the stone may look worse in a few years. However in this ring it is set with a ruby that besides being facetted, is as it was when it came out of the ground and has not undergone any treatment whatsoever. Combined with the fact that it is such a superb colour and clarity, and this all comes together to make this a very important ring indeed. Surrounding the ruby are twelve round brilliant cut diamonds that total 0.88 carats and are G in colour and VS in clarity. With a magnificent sparkle to add to the character of this ring, the ring measures 19.3mm across by 21.8mm. Designed with wonderful angular shoulders, this is both a spectacular and very rare ruby and diamond ring for any connoisseur of fine jewellery. Stock# T863 Circa: 1950 $44,650
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18ct citrine ring from the Retro era of the 1940’s
Gorgeous during the day, and stunning at night, this 18ct citrine ring from the Retro era of the 1940's will always stand out and be admired. Retro jewellery came in after the Art Deco period and moved away from fine, intricate detail to bold, solid designs. Often set with just one gemstone as the feature of the ring such as here, in this ring is a 5.90 carat citrine that looks even better set into the warm colour of the 18ct gold. With a gorgeous twist border design around the setting, even the work from under the ring is just astonishing and shows how much time and effort went into hand making this ring. Measuring 14.8mm across by 18mm, this ring although large, sits and feels so comfortable to on the finger and can easily be worn all day and well into the night. Stock# ES7564 Circa: 1940 $1,650
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1940’s French 18ct rose gold Retro era diamond ring
Here is a very stylish 1940's French 18ct rose gold Retro era diamond ring that looks amazing on the finger. Retro jewellery of the 1940's and 1950's, is quite different to the preceding Art Deco era. Retro jewellery often used rose gold and large bold designs, both characteristics which can be seen here in this ring. The colour of modern rose gold is often very coppery, whereas the lovely warm tone from this rose gold is just so charming and looks amazing against the skin. Set in the centre in platinum is one central single cut diamonds with four rose cut diamonds each side. These diamonds total 0.12 carats and accentuate the lovely design of the ring even further. Measuring 11mm wide in the centre, this Retro ring has such an amazing sculptured design that will always be noticed and admired no matter the time of day or night. If you love jewellery that is unique, vibrant and exciting, then this Retro ring made in France might just be the one. Stock# T707 Circa: 1940 $1,650
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1940’s era Retro smoky quartz ring
Here is a totally fabulous 1940's era Retro smoky quartz ring that set in rose gold compliments not only the wonderful hue from the smoky quartz but looks fantastic on the skin.
Retro jewellery is easily identified by somewhat over the top designs that although often angular like the earlier Art Deco period used large bolder designs such as can be seen here in this ring.
Set with a large 11.50 carat smoky quartz stone that is in the same quartz family as amethyst and citrine, the use of smokey quartz works so well set into the gorgeous tone from the rose gold.
With wonderful stepped facets on the smoky quartz that matches perfectly with the stepped design in the ring, the top of the ring itself measures 18.5mm by 15.7mm from left to right and makes such a fabulous statement on the finger.
This Retro smoky quartz ring not only looks fabulous on the finger, but will always be admired for its wonderful geometric design and use of rose gold as well as the stunning smoky quartz. Stock# T655 Circa: 1940 $1,250
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Retro 18ct & platinum sapphire and diamond ring
This ring has to be seen on the finger to get its full impact and is one of the most amazing sapphire and diamond rings around and is so typical of the jewellery being produced during the 1950's when this ring was made. Made by the Australian jewellery firm Prouds, this ring was all hand made in 18ct yellow gold and platinum and is set with a combination of sapphires and diamonds in the most wonderful and captivating design. Set with two magnificent cabochon cut sapphires, these sapphires really stand out in this ring and steal the show. Cabochon is where the gemstone has a smooth rounded top instead of being facetted and gives this ring such a special look and style. With their elegant curved top, the sapphires total 4.05 carats in weight and look superb set against the white diamonds and platinum. With 22 diamonds to add so much sparkle to this ring, it is also the combination of the diamonds on the outer side of the ring as well as the band that all go to make this a truly unique and special ring. From one diamond at one end of the band to the other, the ring measures 17.8mm across by 17.9mm in the other direction. When this ring is on your finger, you will instantly fall in love with it as it is so captivating and special and a wonderful reminder of the rings that were being created during the 1950's and just how wonderful and special they are. A fabulous ring made all the more special thanks to the use of two large cabochon cut sapphires. Stock# Q513 Circa: 1950 Maker: Prouds $6,200
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