The cluster ring is a timeless format. What sets the antique rings apart from the modern counterparts is their individual qualities. No two are really ever the same and what is lovely about this one is the collection of irregular old-cut diamonds around the outside. Some are a little bit off-round, borderline oval cushiony shapes. Circa 1930s based on the use of palladium for the setting and shoulders. Palladium was used thanks to being a platinum group metal but it never favoured like platinum was thanks to being tougher to manipulate and work with. The raised central diamond setting has a slight European feel to it despite the majority of the ring conforming to typical UK handmade manufacturing techniques of the era.
Metal: 9ct yellow gold and Palladium.
Marks: 9ct PALL
Measurements: 13mm diameter rising 7.5mm from the finger. Knife edge shoulders widening to 2mm D shape profile shank.
Stones: Old Brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.44ct. Colour F/G. Clarity; mixture of Vs and Si grades. All diamonds exhibit excellent fire and brilliance.
Weight: 3.23 grams.
Condition: Excellent. We have restored this ring completing a full re-tipping job. One stone came out within seconds of being in our ultrasonic cleaner and there were four others which were very close to being lost.
