Retro Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Ring
This striking Retro-era ring showcases the bold, sculptural styling that defined jewellery of the 1940s. Featuring the characteristic volute motif so closely associated with the period, it combines vibrant synthetic rubies with sparkling old-cut diamonds in a substantial handcrafted 14 karat white gold setting.
The ring remains in excellent condition and exhibits the dramatic scale and confident design language that made Retro jewellery so distinctive. The old-cut diamonds provide a lively sparkle, while the rich colour of the synthetic rubies reflects the era's fascination with bold, glamorous jewels.
Dating to approximately the 1940s, this ring was created during one of the most recognizable periods in jewellery history. Influenced by Hollywood glamour and the changing aesthetics of the wartime years, Retro jewellery embraced sweeping curves, volutes, ribbons, and bold architectural forms, moving away from the sharper geometry of the Art Deco period.
It is common to find synthetic gemstones in jewellery from this era, often paired with diamonds and substantial gold mountings. These synthetic rubies are original to the design and form part of the ring's historical character.
Handcrafted in 14 karat white gold, the ring is currently a size 4½.
This item comes with a verification report from a certified independent appraiser.
additional gem details:
This ring has seven synthetic rubies set into it, and eight diamonds
(one single cut and seven old mine cut).
- 7 synthetic rubies
- (8) 1 single cut, 7 old mine cut diamonds: 0.25 carat
- clarity: Si1-Si2
- colour: I-J
total diamond weight: 0.25 carat
materials: white gold - 14 karat
weight: 6.32g
measurements:
height: 20.30 mm
width: 18.52 mm