Retro Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in Palladium 3.00 cts Total Weight

This is a Retro-era cocktail ring for collectors who value authentic period craftsmanship and the distinctive warmth of Old Mine cut diamonds. This Old Mine cut has warmth which is not a limitation; it's part of the period aesthetic. The 1940s Retro movement embraced larger gemstones paired with bolder geometric settings, and this ring embodies that sensibility entirely.

What distinguishes this ring is the accent configuration with one vintage single cut among them. This is genuinely uncommon. Most vintage cocktail rings use baguettes, tapers, or simple solitaires as accents; finding a setting built entirely around full European cuts—the ancestors to the modern brilliant cut, with their distinctive higher crown and smaller table—speaks to a maker who understood gemstone proportions and cut hierarchy. The mixed accent cuts add visual complexity and authenticate the hand-selection typical of bespoke vintage work.

The setting is palladium, a white precious metal favored in 1940s jewelry for its density, durability, and subtle warmth. Palladium is lighter than platinum, giving this ring an elegant, wearable feel despite the substantial carat weight.The ring sits boldly on the finger without excess weight.

This is not a delicate piece. It's a statement ring for someone who appreciates warm-toned diamonds, rare accent configurations, and the confidence of a genuine 1940s vintage cocktail setting. Perfect for collectors, for daily wear by someone who favors vintage jewelry, or for the kind of statement look that defines Retro style in contemporary wardrobes.

Materials: palladium
Dimensions: 11.5 across / 7 mm high off finger
Weight: 3.5 gram
Ring Size:  7.25 (inquire about sizing)

Diamond Earth Mined
Measurements: 5.6 x 5.3 x 3.47 mm
Weight: 1 = 2.50 cts
Cut: Old Mine Cut
Color:  L/M
Clarity:  SI1/2

Diamonds Earth Mined
Measurements: 2
Weight: 2 = 0.55 cts
Cut: Old European Cuts
Color:  G-H
Clarity:  VS2-SI2