Mid-Century Engagement Ring with Large Old Euro Diamond

This fabulous ring is a sparkler! We love that this ring has extraordinary width and presence, making it perfect for wearing as a wedding or right-hand diamond ring. It was hand-made in platinum in the 1950s but set with older diamonds. The center diamond is an Old European cut, which predates the setting by approximately 50 years. We can only imagine the glamorous lady who remounted a diamond in this modern style, perhaps on her 50th wedding anniversary. The center diamond is fabulous, over 7mm wide, beautifully cut, and accented with larger diamonds on the compass points, as well as a split-shank setting with diamonds - no shortage of diamonds here. The shank is crafted from platinum wire that has been carefully rounded to fit comfortably in the hand. While not marked, the design of this ring suggests French ancestry.

Details: mid-century 900 platinum ring set with a natural 1.30ct old European cut diamond (SI2 clarity, J color) and .25ctw diamond accents (SI GH), circa 1950s.