Vintage, 1960s French old cut diamond cocktail ring
Current band size: UK: K / US: 5.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down, however we would not recommend sizing it below an L.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Made in France during the 1960s, this vintage diamond cocktail ring is exceptional.
Big, bold and unapologetically glamorous, this ring encapsulates mid-century jewellery design and would have been the height of fashion when it was first made. Set to centre with a round old-cut diamond, claw-set in a subtly raised illusion setting.
Surrounded by a sunburst-style cluster, very refined fluted gold-work that subtly gives the effect of a ballerina-ring. Surrounded by eight trefoil clusters of modern round brilliant-cut diamonds, claw-set within open arches. The sweeping, abstract arrangement of the diamonds creates a wonderful sense of movement, while the substantial gold mount gives the ring remarkable presence on the finger.
The gallery is closed, solid gold and double tiered with engraved ridge detail, to an impressive bombé shaped cocktail ring. Broad, trumpeting shoulders that are solid, embellished with relief detail. Comfortably conforming to the finger and tapering to a flattened D-shape shank which bears French hallmarks.
During the 1960s, the cocktail ring reached its apogee, becoming larger, bolder and more expressive than ever before. Strikingly similar rings were produced by Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, and the remarkable technical mastery displayed here suggests the ring was crafted by a jeweller trained to the exacting standards of one of Europe's great Maisons.
The Natural Stones
- Central Diamond Weight: 1.40ct
- Central Diamond Size: Length 7.1mm; Width 6.9mm; Depth 4.8mm
- Total Diamond Weight: 2.21ct
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold, platinum
- Hallmarks: Marked with indistinct French hallmarks on the exterior of the band.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 17.2mm; Width 16.8mm
- Height of Setting: 12.5mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free express shipping on all online orders.
For UK orders, orders are shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 1-2 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders from all other countries, orders are shipped via FedEx or DHL, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 4-5 business days for your order to arrive.
Both UK and international shipments are fully tracked and traceable and require a signature from customers upon receipt.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
