Midcentury Diamond Ring in White Gold, Germany, c. 1955

The 1950s in Germany: Rock ’n’ roll and youth culture swept across the Atlantic into the still young Federal Republic, and by the end of the decade even Elvis himself found his way to Germany. Cinema audiences watched Marilyn Monroe in Niagara, while Romy Schneider embodied Sissi. The economic miracle had also arrived: heavy gold bracelets and fine diamond rings adorned jewellers’ display windows, drawing countless longing glances. This ring, too, was created during that era. Large brilliant-cut diamonds in bezel settings, together with diamond-set and polished white gold bands, merge into a graceful wave-like design. In total, approximately 0.80 carats of diamonds sparkle in competition, all of fine quality. They are fashioned in the full brilliant cut, then the most modern and still relatively new diamond cut. A subtle echo of the pre-war Art Deco period lingers in the elegantly pierced and ornamental gallery: such intricate detailing would rarely be found in later decades. An elegant ring suitable for everyday wear, beautifully capturing the dynamism and optimism of the 1950s. According to its hallmark, it was made in Germany and came to us from the Rhineland.

Estimate:£1,423.05

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