VINTAGE 1950s RING WITH RUBY AND DIAMONDS
Important American ring from the 1950s, belonging to that post-war high jewelry production characterized by important settings, dynamic lines, and craftsmanship designed to enhance the volume, light, and presence of the gemstones.
During this period, American jewelry developed a recognizable stylistic language, made up of generous proportions, textured surfaces, and luminous compositions with a strong visual impact.
This splendid ring perfectly interprets that aesthetic research: the white gold setting features an articulated and irregular design, built through sinuous profiles, overlapping elements, and side openings that lighten the structure and amplify the diffusion of light among the stones.
At the center dominates a magnificent natural oval-cut ruby of approximately 1.2 ct, characterized by an intense, vivid, and deep red hue. The stone is held by four robust and perfectly shaped prongs that highlight its centrality and visual importance.
To the sides of the ruby, a refined composition of round brilliant-cut natural diamonds unfolds: two main stones of significant size accompany the central gem, while further diamonds follow the sinuous profile of the setting, creating an elegant and well-balanced luminous progression.
The overall effect recalls a continuity of light that envelops the ruby with rhythm, movement, and visual harmony.
The white gold setting, entirely handmade, highlights complex craftsmanship with internal openwork, staggered levels, and a raised construction typical of American manufacturing of the time, designed to give presence to the jewel while maintaining balance and aesthetic lightness.
The diamonds are set with prong and micro-prong settings finished with a delicate millgrain edge, a distinctive detail of 1950s American jewelry, visible on the contours and side surfaces of the setting.
The total carat weight of the diamonds exceeds 1.5 ct, distributed with precision to achieve continuous and perfectly balanced multidirectional sparkle.
Looking at the ring from above, the stylistic choice of asymmetry clearly emerges, a typical solution of post-war American design, capable of giving movement, character, and uniqueness to the entire composition.
MAIN FEATURES
• Natural Ruby – oval cut, approx. 1.2 ct, intense and luminous red color, accompanied by a GIA certificate
• Natural Diamonds – over 1.5 ct total, round brilliant cut
• Settings – raised prongs for the ruby, bezel and micro-prong settings with millgrain finish for the diamonds
• Setting – handmade white gold with vintage openwork
• Era – 1950s, American manufacture
A spectacular and collectible ring, an authentic expression of great post-war American jewelry, designed for those who desire a jewel of strong personality and extraordinary aesthetic impact.
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Ref. 4529 AT
