{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-french-diamond-cocktail-ring","title":"Vintage, 1960s French old cut diamond cocktail ring","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in France during the 1960s, this vintage diamond cocktail ring is exceptional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig, bold and unapologetically glamorous, this ring encapsulates mid-century jewellery design and would have been the height of fashion when it was first made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet to centre with a round old-cut diamond, claw-set in a subtly raised illusion setting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounded 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gallery is closed, solid gold and double tie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Diamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCentral Diamond Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 7.1mm; Width 6.9mm; Depth 4.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Diamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ect\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold, platinum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked with indistinct French hallmarks on the exterior of the band.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 17.2mm; Width 16.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58393466241405,"sku":"ARB-3509","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/ARB-3509-product-3.jpg?v=1787836459","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-au\/products\/vintage-1960s-french-diamond-cocktail-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}