The continuous ivy on this ring -- three leaves with curling tendrils -- was a very popular design for platinum diamond rings in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.  You'll find many variations on this theme and, laying aside the issue of quality, the differences come down to:  (a) ring width and thickness (i.e., weight); (b) airiness of scrollwork, which will have a direct impact on; (c) size and number of diamonds; (d) whether or not the design is framed with a top and bottom straight edge; and, (e) whether or not the face of the ring is flat or domed.

Our ring is airy and open, flat-faced, with a low diamond count, medium width no rims, and very heavy.  It's a nice example of a popular design, with coin edging throughout and neat interior backholing.

Eytan replaced all sixteen of the diamonds because small diamonds from this period were generally "single cuts" -- with 8 facets instead of the "full cut" or "brilliant cut" stones we use today, with 56 facets.  Single cuts can look a little lifeless, so replacing them with 16 bright and sparkly little brilliants gave the ring a real shot in the arm.  The new diamonds are all natural (i.e., earth-mined) and untreated; Eytan rates them VS1-2 clarity and G-H color.

Measurements:  7.5mm wide and 1.45mm thick

Size:  6.5; cannot be resized

Marks:  There are scars where marks once were but nothing legible.  We have tested the ring and guarantee it to be at least 90% pure platinum.  (The American standard at this period was 90% platinum and 10% iridium.  This is the type of platinum we still use in our shop today.  No maker's mark.

Weight:  8.6 grams (the diamond weight is 0.16 carats)

Condition:  Clean and ready-to-wear

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