Retro Modern Rose Gold, Platinum & Diamond Ring

A beautifully made vintage Retro Modern band crafted in 14k rose gold fitted with diagonal platinum bars set with a glittering collection of approximately 1 full ctw old mine-cut diamonds. The width and luxurious weight make this an elegant statement piece; perfect solo, it can also play well with others as a complement to your daily ring stack.

It would also make a fantastic choice as a wedding band for someone with a mid-century glam aesthetic.

Details: Measuring approximately 9.62 mm wide, about 3/8", and 2.56 mm thick. Approximately 11.9 gram weight.

Size: Size 7 but due to its width and thickness will likely fit about a full size smaller. Not resizable.

Condition: In excellent condition with a slight patina attesting to its age and history but no deep scratches, dents or other bruises. Marked for 14k inside the band and engraved "Jack to Ruth 1943."

History: Retro jewelry is a coin termed by François Curiel, the head of Christie's jewelry department in New York in the early 1970's. It's a style that orginated in Europe in the 1930s initiated by some of the designs exhibited by Van Cleef and Arpels at the 1939 World's Fair. Restrictions on platinum and silver during WWII revitalized the popularity of yellow and rose gold while several factors influenced the bold motifs of the 1940s so different from the delicacy of previous decades.

Hollywood was producing films geared towards providing escape from some of the grim facts of wartime. Starlets decked out in statement jewelry crafted in rich gold set with large colored gemstones inspired the public tastes towards the same. As well, the Duchess of Windsor's aesthetic had a huge influence on the fashion of the day and she was photographed frequently wearing her latest commissions from Van Cleef and Cartier.