Vintage, 1970s emerald & diamond ring Sam's Collection

Vintage, 1970s emerald & diamond ring Sam's CollectionHistory Place Of Origin: American. Date Period: Circa 1970. The Natural Stones Emerald weight: 2. 29ct Emerald size: Length 9. 95mm; Width 7. 8mm; Depth 4. 95mm Total diamond weight: 0. 24ct The Band Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold. Hallmarks: marked '18k' indicating 18ct yellow gold. The Ring Overall Front Head Dimensions: Length 10. 1mm; Width 11. 5mm; Height of setting 5. 5mm General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age. Condition: All

The recent discovery of platinum had allowed jewellers to create jewels of unprecedented lightness and elegance

sits comfortably on one’s finger

Metal: 18ct yellow gold band with an 18ct white gold claw setting

claw-set in open-back settings above an incredibly ornate and grand gallery featuring carved scrollwork typical of the period

Emerald and diamond half hoop ring

Very light wear consistent with age and use

Principal diamond weight: Length 3mm

which is complemented beautifully with the naturally darkened silver of its setting

caused by traces of the element Manganese

General Wear: Good

and around the two central diamonds

The three gemstones are punctuated with diamonds