Divine Details : Midcentury 18ct & Palladium Half Eternity Ring with Single Cut Diamonds

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Delicate in appearance but exceptionally practical and hardwearing, this two tone ring is made in palladium topped 18ct gold, with seven top quality single cut diamonds set into the detailed patterning. Made by Australian jewellers Rodd of Melbourne, this ring can be confidently dated from 1948 – 1960.

Manufacture:
Modelled in 18ct yellow gold with the top half of the band topped with palladium. The palladium section is covered in a symmetrical geometric design, with details picked out in milgrain edging. Within the palladium design seven 1.5mm single cut diamonds are bead set, adding a generous amount of sparkle to this elegant and sophisticated band. The total carat weight of the diamonds is 0.105 carats.

The palladium top ends at the shoulders, but the design work continues into the yellow gold shoulders and sides of the ring with engraved swirls. The lower half of the band has bevelled edges for a comfortable fit.
The band is 2.8mm wide tapering to 2.65mm at the back of the band.
The ring sits 1.35mm high on the finger. Weighs 1.9 grams

Hallmarked to the inside of the band 18ct Rodd The metal has been verified by XRF test as 18ct gold and palladium.

Size M or 6.25
somewhat resizable

Condition:
The ring shows minimal, if any signs of wear. It is quite likely “new old stock” – a true vintage piece that has been waiting for its first owner for over 70 years.

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Description

Delicate in appearance but exceptionally practical and hardwearing, this two tone ring is made in palladium topped 18ct gold, with seven top quality single cut diamonds set into the detailed patterning. Made by Australian jewellers Rodd of Melbourne, this ring can be confidently dated from 1948 – 1960. The ring shows minimal, if any signs of wear.

The total carat weight of the diamonds is 0.105 carats.

The band is 2.8mm wide tapering to 2.65mm at the back of the band. The palladium covers the top half of the band, terminating at the shoulders which have been engraved with delicate swirls. The sides of the face of the ring are also engraved, but the lower half of the band has bevelled edges for a comfortable fit.
The ring sits 1.35mm high on the finger. Weighs 1.9 grams

Size M or 6.25
somewhat resizable