What is a vintage diamond ring?

A diamond ring made in an earlier decade, usually the 1930s to the 1980s; an antique diamond ring is over 100 years old. Both are originals, not modern rings made in an old style.

How can you tell if a diamond ring is antique?

The cut is the best clue: rose, old mine and old European cuts were made before the 1930s. Hand-made settings, silver or platinum tops on gold, and British hallmark date letters also help date a ring.

Do diamond rings have a hallmark?

Gold and platinum rings sold in Britain must be hallmarked above set weights, and the mark is on the metal, not the diamond. Platinum was hallmarked in Britain only from 1975, so earlier platinum rings may be unmarked or stamped PLAT.

Are old cut diamonds less sparkly?

They sparkle differently: broad, slower flashes of light and colour rather than the fine glitter of a modern brilliant.

Antique Diamond Rings

Antique and vintage diamond rings, Victorian to 1980s: clusters, solitaires, three-stone and cocktail rings set with old mine, old European, rose and brilliant cut diamonds, in platinum, yellow gold and white gold.

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