Scintillating Diamond Plaque Ring 1940s • 9k gold with British

• 9k gold with British hallmarks for London 1963

one rectangular French cut natural sapphire• Face of ring measures 9

retailer stamp for QVC• Size 6

meant to make the diamond appear to be a full carat rather than the 1/3 it's estimated to be

back of band measures 3m wide and 1

Scintillating Diamond Plaque Ring 1940s • 9k gold with BritishAn absolutely dazzling ring, clearly inspired by Art Deco designs. We strongly suspect that this streamlined yet maximalist ring is a midcentury re mount custom designed for the half carat of old diamonds that long predate the ring itself. Most likely, a lucky someone inherited a late Victorian cluster ring and opted to modernize with with a tip of the hat to early 20th century style. Designed as an east west plaque for maximum finger coverage, this