Retro Diamond Buckle Ring
Stunning retro buckle ring circa 1940. Making a bold statement, the head is large and beautifully formed: studded with glistening icy white diamonds and made to resemble a stylised buckle with curling scrolls at one end that resemble waves and an architectural open gallery to either side. It's crafted in platinum throughout and home to around 80 points of brilliant and single cut diamonds. These retro pieces, dating from the late 1930s into the 1950s, combine elements from the preceding Art Deco period - typically millegrain, geometric forms, and dazzling use of diamonds and platinum - with big and bold form. Rationing of precious metals, particularly gold and platinum, meant that jewellers had to get creative with their designs, utilising sheets and struts to create chunky pieces with large open cavities inside.
Era: Retro, circa 1940s
Ring size: L or 5.75 US. Resizeable for £55
Head: 13.5mm by 19.5mm
Stones: Single & Transitional Cut Diamonds (approx. 0.80ct total calculated weight, F/G colour, VS/SI clarity)
Marks: None, tested as platinum
Condition: Good vintage condition. A piece has been added in to the back of the band, possibly an old resize or replacing a worn section of the band. One stone has been re-set/replaced
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This includes a valuation for insurance purposes, item specifics, date, and origins (where applicable).
Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain).
Shipping
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Tracked and insured with signature on delivery
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£55 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
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Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
A 25% deposit will be taken to secure the item. The remaining balance will be settled in 90 days. You can pay installments weekly, monthly, or the full balance at the end - whatever works.
Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved and often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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