{"product_id":"striking-mid-century-9ct-yellow-gold-old-european-cut-diamond-onyx-starburst-ring-payton-pepper-sons-ltd-birmingham-1955","title":"Striking Mid-Century 9ct Yellow Gold Old European-cut Diamond \u0026 Onyx ‘Starburst’ Ring - Payton, Pepper \u0026 Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1955","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* ========== LUXURY PRODUCT PAGE STYLES ========== *\/\n\n\/* Hero Product Introduction *\/\n.luxury-product-intro {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3dde3 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;\n  border: 1px solid #d1afb5 !important;\n  padding: 30px !important;\n  margin: 20px 0 !important;\n  border-radius: 2px !important;\n}\n\n.luxury-product-intro h3 {\n  font-family: serif !important;\n  font-size: 20px !important;\n  font-weight: 400 !important;\n  color: #a4465a !important;\n  margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;\n}\n\n.luxury-product-intro p {\n  font-size: 15px !important;\n  line-height: 1.8 !important;\n  color: #1c1c1c 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Glossy black onyx, a golden starburst and a lively old European-cut diamond make this beautifully hallmarked Birmingham 1955 beauty wonderfully distinctive. Rich in character and striking on the finger, it’s a little celestial glamour for someone who loves a jewel with a personality all its own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Historical Context --\u003e\u003c!-- Gemstone\/Material Details Grid --\u003e\u003chr class=\"luxury-product-divider\"\u003e\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Old European-cut diamond, an eight-point golden star and the inky depth of polished onyx — this is a ring with extraordinary presence. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold and hallmarked for Birmingham 1955, its bold circular face carries a celestial motif that recalls the starburst jewels of the late Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its centre sits a bright and lively old European-cut diamond of approximately 4.7mm round or 0.40ct estimated in setting, assessed as H colour and SI2 clarity. The diamond is secured within a raised eight-point gold starburst, its warm rays standing out beautifully against the glossy black onyx. The contrast gives the ring its striking character, while the substantial gold shoulders lend it a wonderfully luxurious feel on the finger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gold starburst motif has subtle movement when gently touched, though it sits perfectly flush against the onyx; this is most likely an original manufacturing characteristic to allow some flexibility to protect the onyx.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side view is just as appealing! Pierced openings beneath the shoulders bring lightness to the solid design, while the neatly finished reverse has a circular opening beneath the diamond. Weighing a pleasing 7.2 grams, the ring has a strong shank with crisp Birmingham hallmarks — a beautifully made mid-century piece with a romantic nod to an earlier era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold starburst motif exhibits subtle movement when gently touched. Decorative emblems of this nature were often secured using a single tubular rivet through the stone, a traditional method of attachment that can allow for slight rotational movement while the motif remains securely fastened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u2028The ring also bears the maker’s mark of Payton, Pepper \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., also recorded as Pepper, Payton \u0026amp; Co., a firm that remained in business until around 1997. Paired with its crisp Birmingham hallmarks for 1955, this maker’s mark adds a lovely sense of provenance to a striking mid-century jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly beautiful and wonderfully individual ring, this is a design we rarely encounter. Even a brief search of the current market reveals very few comparable examples, making this a rather special and unusual find. The striking contrast of glossy black onyx, rich yellow gold and that beautifully bright old European-cut diamond creates an exceptional presence on the finger. With its Victorian-inspired starburst design and unmistakable mid-century character, this is a ring that truly stands apart. For lovers of rare, distinctive and one-of-a-kind jewellery, this remarkable piece is certainly one to treasure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"luxury-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Old European-cut Diamond\u2028\u003cbr\u003e4.7mm round \/ 0.40ct estimated in setting\u2028\u003cbr\u003eColour H\u003cbr\u003eClarity SI1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1x Onyx\u2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCluster \/ 1.66cm round\u2028\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder \/ 1.80cm\u2028\u003cbr\u003eRise \/ 5.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull UK Hallmarks\u003cbr\u003e\u2028‘9’ \/ ‘375’ \/ ‘Anchor for Birmingham \/ ‘F’ for 1955\u2028Makers mark \/ PPld -  Payton, Pepper \u0026amp; Sons Ltd.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso known as Pepper, Payton \u0026amp; Co; shared premises with C Payton \u0026amp; Co and T Acott \u0026amp; Co. In business until c1997. A further variant of their mark seen with a 1985 hallmark.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP or 17.9mm diameter or US 7 3\/4. Could be resized up 3 sizes, down 3 with any competent jeweller. \u2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"luxury-product-divider\"\u003e\u003c!-- Provenance\/Story --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"luxury-provenance\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\nThis ring presents in lovely vintage condition. The diamond and gold starburst are secure, and the onyx retains its beautiful polished shine with no significant losses. A couple of exceptionally minute nibbles to the outer edges of the onyx are noted for accuracy; they are very difficult to detect when the ring is worn. The shank and under-gallery remain strong and well finished. A very substantial ring on the finger; it feels very luxurious! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care Instructions --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"luxury-collection-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExplore Our Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our curated collection, each piece with its own distinctive character and exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"luxury-collection-link\" href=\"\/en-sg\/collections\/available-pieces?filter.p.tag=Victorian\"\u003eView The Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x7_ZuY0yBXw?si=TO-bLVT-z-lrEb67\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graisons Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44101670699043,"sku":null,"price":2252.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/6097\/0275\/files\/IMG_1506_2.jpg?v=1793093777","url":"https:\/\/graisonsfinejewellery.com\/en-sg\/products\/striking-mid-century-9ct-yellow-gold-old-european-cut-diamond-onyx-starburst-ring-payton-pepper-sons-ltd-birmingham-1955","provider":"Graisons Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}