EMERALD, DIAMOND & GOLD COCKTAIL RING, 1950s

Our Price Analysis

AN EXCELLENT PRICE because reproducing a ring of this gemstone volume, diamond content and construction would be exceptionally difficult today. Its value extends beyond the principal emerald and diamonds, gold construction, and unusually elaborate hidden detailing.

• MATERIAL VALUE: The ring contains a high-domed emerald estimated at 35–50ct, a second concealed emerald estimated at 1–2ct and approximately 3–5ct of mixed-cut diamonds. The 32gr gross weight provides further support. Emerald identity, treatment and weights should be confirmed before purchase.

• CRAFTSMANSHIP: Marquise, pear, carré and round diamonds have been integrated with platinum settings, sculpted gold rosettes, granulated details and braided borders. The smaller emerald and additional diamonds beneath the principal stone demonstrate workmanship intended to reward close inspection from every angle.

• PERIOD & DESIGN VALUE: The design blends Art Déco workmanship with the naturalism of 1950s jewellery. Its unusually complex combination of a monumental cabochon, floral motifs and intricate benchwork gives it far greater distinction than conventional emerald cocktail rings.

• PARURE & PROVENANCE VALUE: The availability of closely related earrings adds important design context and the opportunity to reassemble a possible parure. Both jewels come from an important Italian jewellery archive, strengthening their provenance and collector interest.

• SECONDARY MARKET VALUE: While signed examples are not directly comparable to an unsigned jewel, they demonstrate the strength of this category. A Tiffany & Co. ring dating to c. 1950, set with an 8.50ct cabochon emerald and 1.55ct of diamonds, carried a $20,000–$30,000 auction estimate. This emerald, diamond and gold cocktail ring offers considerably greater estimated gemstone volume at a meaningfully lower level.

• CONDITION & SELLER VALUE: Offered in very good condition by a JWL Trusted Dealer in Italy, with a certificate available upon request, the ring benefits from professional verification options and archive provenance.

• PRICE VALUE: Even allowing for unsigned authorship and the need to confirm the emeralds’ identity and treatment, the asking price leaves significant room beneath comparable high jewellery positioning. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind cocktail ring with exceptional presence and craftsmanship.

Details

BRAND & PERIOD: Unsigned European workshop, estimated 1950s

MATERIALS: 18k yellow gold, diamond-set platinum, one high-domed oval cabochon-cut emerald, measuring 2.50 x 2cm and estimated to weigh 35–50ct; one smaller oval emerald, estimated at 1–2ct, set beneath the principal stone; mixed-cut diamonds, including marquise, pear, carré and round, estimated at 3–5ct total. Gemstone identity, treatment and weights are estimates. For exact figures, please message us.

RING SIZE: Estimated Italian size 16 / EU 56 / UK P / US 7½. Please message us for confirmed sizing.
DIMENSIONS: Principal emerald length 2.50cm; width 2cm. Please message us for further measurements.
WEIGHT: 32gr

CONDITION: Very good, with light surface wear consistent with age. Can be repolished for you upon request.

RELATED PIECE: A matching emerald-and-diamond pair of earrings is available separately through JWL Market. The shared materials, mixed diamond cuts, goldwork and detailing suggest that the jewels may have been created by the same workshop as elements of a coordinated demi-parure.

JWL AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE

• Seller Profile: This item is offered by a Trusted Dealer in Italy
• Provenance: From an important Italian jewellery archive
• Origin: Estimated Italian or Continental European
• Maker’s marks and hallmarks available upon request
• Certificate available upon request