Seventies Chic: London Hallmarked Emerald and Diamond Ring

A striking ring from the 1970s, encapsulating the bold spirit of Great Britain's Modernistic Seventies, presents itself in very good condition. Fashioned from rich 18K yellow gold and bearing hallmarks of London's gold assay for 1975, it captures the era’s innovative essence. The ring holds a central, oiled cabochon emerald of 16.80ct, embraced by eight brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.40ct. Although the master's mark is ambiguous, the design resonates with the luxurious style characteristic of Kutchinsky. A vibrant celebration of the time, it bridges the gap between the abstract and the absolute, a testament to the decade's dynamic fashion and events.

Antique jewelry object group: ring

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Great Britain

Style: Vintage Seventies (of the twentieth century) or more info on styles

Style specifics: Modernistic Seventies

Period: ca. 1975
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Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Although not marked by a mastermark - (unless the mark AMO (?) is a mastermark) we think this style has great resemblance with the style of Kutchinsky

Diamond(s): Eight brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.40ct. (colour and clarity: H/J, vs/si).

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Precious stones: One large cabochon emerald with a weight of 16.80ct. (see pictures for the IJGC certificate)

Treatment: Oiled. The oils of emerald is a fully accepted technique is reversible and is not as negative but even found it necessary in our profession.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks: London gold hallmark for 18K gold and for 1975 (gothic letter A) - remains of a mark AMO or AMC, for which we do not know what it stands for.
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Dimensions: top of ring 2,28 cm (0,90 inch) x 2,10 cm (0,83 inch)

Weight: 28,60 gram (18,39 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 56 & 17¾ , Size US 7½ , Size UK: O½

Resizing: Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 19063-0027

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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