Bright Octagram : Vintage Diamond Star Ring by Alfred Terry Ltd of London, circa 1983

Bold and a little blingy, but oozing with vintage nous, this wide gold ring is very much in keeping with the 1980s aesthetic for androgynous luxury, adventurous styling and texture.

The ribbed texture along the sides and shoulders of the band leads to a white gold eight pointed star (ocotogram) shaped setting, holding a fine white diamond. Octograms have been important symbols throughout millenia with meanings as varied as the peoples who used them. In general eight pointed stars are believed to represent new beginnings. The points of a compass also form an octagram, which may contribute to its reputation as a guiding star.

Manufacture: 
Modelled in 9ct yellow gold with a 9ct white gold setting. The ring is set with a round brilliant cut diamond. Inside the wide yellow gold ribbed band you can find the A.T.Ld. hallmark for London jewellery firm Alfred Terry Ltd, along with full British hallmarks for London 1983.

The diamond has been verified by an independent gemologist as natural. It has been measured and graded whilst set as approximately 13 points, H-I in colour and Vs in clarity.

The setting is 9.15mm wide at the face, tapering to 3mm at the back of the band.
Sits 4.57mm high on the finger.
Weighs 3.87 grams.

Size: 
O 1/2 or 7.5
somewhat resizable.

Condition: 
Excellent vintage condition. No faults to note. Suitable as an everyday or right hand ring.