Vintage 1950s Ruby And Rose-cut Diamond Ring In 18k Two-tone Gold

A deep rose-red ruby (precious stone), two-tone gold, and interlocking curves

Do you love jewelry that makes a statement without ever being flashy?

This vintage 18-karat two-tone gold ring, adorned with a ruby and rose-cut diamonds, dates from the 1950s.

Its broad gold bands encircle the stone like a drape, and its sun-set ruby gently catches the light.

• The gold bands: two broad, domed curves echo each other around the ruby, like a drape. They lend the ring a striking presence while maintaining a certain suppleness.
• The contrast between the two types of gold: yellow gold adds warmth, while the white gold sections highlight the diamonds and the central setting.
• The ruby: a deep rosy red, it is highlighted by a sun-set setting in white gold, whose radiant contours contrast with the generous curves of the yellow gold.
• The rose-cut diamonds: arranged in two curved, offset rows, they follow the flow of the setting and add subtle sparkle.
• The balance of the design: at first glance, the composition appears almost symmetrical, but the two diamond-set bands create a swirling motion that gives it character.
• In the early 1950s, jewelry design continued the trend toward voluminous gold forms inherited from the retro style: enveloping curves, rounded shapes, and draped lines. The combination of yellow gold and white gold, highly popular at the time, warms the setting while allowing the stone and diamonds to shine. This ring is a beautiful example, with a design meant to be admired from every angle.

• Authenticated metal: 18-karat two-tone gold (750/1000)
• Certified hallmark: owl
• Period: circa 1950
• Center stone: ruby, 0.4 cm in diameter, set in a sun setting in white gold, held by 8 prongs
• Diamonds: 4 small rose-cut diamonds
• Total weight: 4.36 g
• Ring width: 1.2 cm
• Size: 62.5 (20 mm inner diameter)
• Condition: in very good condition, despite a few tiny scratches. The small, slightly black spots visible in the photos are simply reflections