Vintage Mid-Century Italian 12ct Yellow Gold And Ruby And Diamond Harem Ring Circa 1940-60
An absolutely fabulous multi-band ‘Harem’ ring dating to the mid 20th century circa 1940-60.
Manufactured in Naples Italy from 12ct gold and stamped as such, this wide and how ring features an extraordinary seven separate bands in Harem ring design, and each band is cleverly set with an array of tiny faceted rubies and diamonds which interlock with each other to create this eye catching finger spread of 1.6cm!
Each delicately positioned setting interlocks to perfection to create a low rise cluster in an almost floral pattern with the tiny **’macle’ cut diamonds surrounding by the tiny vibrant red rubies to the outside.
Fully hinged to the rear of the shank for ease of wear, this ring veritably glides onto the finger and remains in position without slippage, and we guarantee once on it is incredibly comfortable to wear.
A showy ring unusual ring which draws compliments whenever it is seen.
Macle' refers to flat triangular-shaped crystals that show only two octahedral faces (one on either side) due to crystal twinning. Macle is taken from the old French for twin.
STONES
Diamond
9 x tiny Macle cut diamonds
9 x Tiny faceted Rubies
1 replacement possibly a red garnet
MEASUREMENTS
1.6cm North to South at front tapering to 1.0cm at rear
Rise from finger - 5.5mm
ERA
Mid 20th century
WEIGHT
10.39 Grams
MARKS
‘500’ For 12ct gold
‘Star’ for Italy / 631 For town number / ’NA’ for manufacture in Naples
SIZE
S or 19.1mm diameter US 9 1/4
Cannot be resized
CONDITION
Very good vintage condition. Diamonds are rough-cuts / macle diamonds. Rubies are well set and in very good condition, one appears to be a replacement possibly a tiny red garnet, much less noticeable in person compared to photos! No thinning, damage or repairs to ‘rings’, securely fastened at the rear. Clearly stamped for manufacture in Italy.
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