IMPORTANT 1950s VINTAGE RING WITH RUBY AND DIAMONDS
An important American ring from the 1950s, belonging to that post-war high jewelry production characterized by significant 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 of generous proportions, textured surfaces, and luminous compositions with strong visual impact.
This splendid ring perfectly interprets that aesthetic quest: the white gold setting features an intricate and irregular design, created through sinuous profiles, overlapping elements, and lateral 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 supported by four robust and perfectly shaped prongs that highlight its centrality and visual importance.
On either side of the Ruby, an elegant composition of round brilliant-cut natural Diamonds unfolds: two main stones of significant size accompany the central gem, while additional Diamonds follow the sinuous profile of the setting, creating an elegant and well-balanced luminous progression.
The overall effect evokes a continuity of light that envelops the Ruby with rhythm, movement, and visual harmony.
The white gold setting, entirely handmade, showcases complex craftsmanship with internal openwork, staggered levels, and a raised construction typical of American manufacturing of the era, designed to give presence to the jewelry while maintaining balance and aesthetic lightness.
The Diamonds are set with prongs and micro-prongs finished with delicate milligrain beading, a distinctive detail of 1950s American jewelry, visible in the contours and side surfaces of the setting.
The total carat weight of the Diamonds exceeds 1.5 ct, precisely distributed to achieve continuous and perfectly balanced multidirectional sparkle.
Observing the ring from above, the stylistic choice of asymmetry clearly emerges, a typical solution of post-war American design, capable of imbuing the entire composition with movement, character, and uniqueness.
MAIN FEATURES
• Natural Ruby – oval cut, approx. 1.2 ct, intense and luminous red color, accompanied by GIA certificate
• Natural Diamonds – over 1.5 ct total, round brilliant cut
• Settings – raised prongs for the Ruby, bezels and micro-prongs with milligrain 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 piece of jewelry with strong personality and extraordinary aesthetic impact.
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Ref. 4529 AT
