Here is a wonderful smoky quartz ring that is so beautiful to admire not just from the top, but from the side as well.
Made in London in 1974 in 9 carat yellow gold, the emerald cut smoky quartz measures an impressive 17.50 carats and is certainly going to always get the attention and admiration that it rightly deserves.
Measuring 20.2mm by 15mm, the detail on under this ring is just as beautiful, and will have you admiring the exquisite detail every time that it is on your finger.
Perfect for that special occasion, this ring is sure to impress.
Stock# ET118
Hallmarked: London 1974
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Vintage smoky quartz ring made in London in 1974
A brief history of Retro jewellery:
Retro describes jewellery produced between the later part of the 1930’s to the 1950’s, and also includes World War II. The styles and designs of the Art Deco jewellery still influenced designers in this era.
The retro movement was can be considered to be started by the head of Christie’s jewellery department, Francois Curiel. He named the era for customers who requested jewellery with the Retro look. His realization of this era brought great popularity and prestige to retro jewellery, resulting in the increase in value and price to these designs. Retro jewellery can be easily characterised by large chunky somewhat over the top designs in not only brooches and bracelets but also rings. The use of rose gold was also quite common even in 18ct.
Large gem set brooches with a combination of such stones such as rubies and diamonds in a floral motif where not uncommon.
What is the difference between vintage and antique?
Vintage is anything over 20 years up to 100 years old, and antiques are over 100 years old.
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A link to the beautiful Victoria & Albert museum in London:
