Vintage, 1980s step-cut solitaire diamond engagement ring
Current band size: UK: L / US: 6 /
Single complimentary resize available, this ring can be adjusted up or down.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Original to 1980, this stunning diamond step-cut solitaire comes accompanied with its original box and paperwork! The step-cut diamond has been facetted with exacting precision and displays a wonderful hall-of-mirrors effect for which the step-cut is so adored. It is approximately H-I in colour, and VS1-2 in clarity.
Claw set in an open-back setting with refined fleur-de-lys style openwork in the gallery. The ring sits nice and low in profile, making it comfortable and practical for everyday wear. Shoulders very elegantly taper to a solid platinum shank.
Bought in 1981, the original paperwork from Mappin & Webb states the cost, which valued today would be over £10,500.
The Natural Stones
- Diamond weight: 1.25ct
- Diamond size: Length 6.5mm; Width 6mm; Depth 4mm
- Diamond Certificate: Natural; Step-cut; Colour: H-I; Clarity: VS1-2; GCS certified #5786-2704.
The Band
- Metal Composition: platinum
- Hallmarks: marked with hallmarks tracing the ring to London, 1981 and indicating platinum. Further marked with an indistinct maker's mark that we could not trace further
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 6.5mm; Width 6mm
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Height of Setting: 4.7mm
General Wear & Condition
- Excellent: minor wear commensurate with age. 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, fully insured express shipping on all orders.
- UK Orders: Shipped via DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery the working day after payment clears. Please allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
- International Orders: Shipped via DHL the working day after payment clears. Please allow 4–5 business days for delivery.
All shipments are fully tracked and require a signature upon receipt, ensuring your order arrives safely and securely.
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.
