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Art Deco 1930s Mixed Metal Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire, 17.5ct Yellow and White Gold, size O1/2 or 7.5

Art Deco 1930s Mixed Metal Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire, 17.5ct Yellow and White Gold, size O1/2 or 7.5

$995.00 AUD
$995.00 AUD
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The 1930 jewellery era is just so iconic  - the amazing mixed metals that just scream at you of their time and place. Add to the mix an early brilliant or transitional cut diamond - and you have a decade of jewellery perfection. This ring is crisp - which is getting so much harder to find. The raised octagonal white gold setting in which the 3.05mm diamond is claw set, still stands proud and does not have the wear we see on so many rings of this era. The stunning diamond is a transitional cut - identifiable by that checkerboard appearance as she turns. These stones were the transition (hence the name) between the old cut and the modern brilliants and only lasted for a few decades. They are much closer in style to modern brilliants - and so there has been a trend to re-cut these into modern brilliants. This obviously horrifies us - but it makes these stones even rarer. 

The white gold extends down the shoulders tapering from the octagon to the width of the band - and in it are beautiful milgrain and raised dot details - and these details remain lovely and clear. From the side profile, the yellow gold emerges - and we love that - that the white gold literally tops the yellow gold. 

This ring came to us without hallmarks - so we had it XRF tested - turns out it is about 17.5ct - which given the time period it was made makes it a wonderful one of a kind. 

Particulars: 

Size O1/2 or 7.5 (sizeable)

Weight 2.22g 

Width 4.45 x 4.65 x 4.1mm with sloping shoulders on a half rounded profile of 1.85 x 0.9mm

Stone - approx 3.05mm 0.11ct transitional cut 

Hallmarks  - none - XRF tested for 17.5ct gold - not hugely surprising given it was made in 1930s 

Condition - given its age - this ring has only been lightly worn - it does show signs of an early re-shank - under a loupe there is a line under each shoulder in a slightly different colour gold 

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by please get in touch to discuss options.

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FAQ

Sizing

What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.

We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.

Lay-by

As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.

So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.  

To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.

Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

Invoices will be issued at the start of each month and we ask they are paid before the start of the following month.

We issue all invoices through the website, and it accepts all cards, Shop Pal, Paypal and Afterpay as payment.

Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.

Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.

International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

All items are sent trackable, fully insured and requiring a signature on delivery.

Any items leaving Australia will have a signed customs declaration stating what is in the box.

Any duties, taxes or import fees for international items are not the responsibility of Vintage Jewellery Hoarders.