Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring / Illusion Set Diamond Ring / Bridal wreath diamond engagement ring gold_tone

Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring / Illusion Set Diamond Ring / Bridal wreath diamond engagement ring gold_toneAfter the end of the war, jewellery production began to ramp up again without restrictions and in 1947, De Beers ran the infamous a diamond is forever campaign. Almost overnight, diamonds became the engagement ring gemstone with modestly sized diamonds being presented in white gold illusion settings in order to make them appear larger. With the advent of new technology in the 1920s an effort began to take shape to create a standardized round cut

The ring is made out of yellow gold and is 10K solid gold

The last is quartz

This ring is an illusion set or what is better referred to as an invisible set diamond ring

The inside of the ring is marked for metal purity and the manufacture's trademark

The metal on this brooch is unmarked and untested

The ring has the original hallmarks that tell its history

This deep-rooted history builds a strong sense of prestige

This ring features beautiful details in the shoulders of the gold band

it typically refers to "pot metal" that may have a silver-colored appearance or a silver plating

The inside of the shank is partially marked

These rings are very difficult to find in large sizes so this is a truly rare find

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