Vintage Men's Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold

A square white gold head holds a single round brilliant diamond, illusion set, at the center of this 14k two-tone gold ring made circa 1970. The illusion setting is the quiet trick of the period: a bright-cut white gold plate surrounds the 2 mm stone and throws its light outward, so the diamond reads larger and sharper than its measurements suggest.

The yellow gold band carries a Florentine finish, the fine cross-hatched hand engraving that gives gold a soft, satin texture in place of a high polish. It was the signature surface of men's jewelry in this era, and it wears well, catching light softly without showing every mark of daily use. 

RING
Material: 14K yellow and white gold
Measurements: 12.3 - 3.7 mm
Weight: 7.2 grams
Markings: "14K CROSBY"
Ring Size: 11.5 (can be sized)
Circa: 1970s

DIAMOND
Source: Earth Mined
Measurements: 2 mm
Cut: round brilliant cut
Color: I
Clarity: SI2