*Platinum 1950 Convertible Ballerina cocktail ring-pendant with 5.91 cts in calibrated VS diamonds
An exceptional convertible jeweled ring-pendant.
Fabulous vintage cocktail ring created after the war in America, during the mid-century period, circa 1950's. This cluster ring was crafted, with a Navette shape in solid .900/1000 platinum with 100/1000 iridium and is suited with an interesting mechanism to remove the shank from the top part to convert the jeweled part into a pendant.
Is completely embellished, with very fine calibrated diamonds, all are prong set, graduated in size, E/F color and VS-1 clarity. The cuts and details are described as follow;
Center, 1 marquise cut, 1.35 carat.
Surrounded around, with 13 round brilliant cut, 0.78 carats
Mounted, with a ballerina wave of 54 tapered baguette, 3.78 carats.
The total weight of this ring is 16.6 grams and the actual size is 6, sizable. The top view measures are 33 mm by 19 mm (1.30 x 0.75 Inches) and raise 14 mm over the finger.
Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial number and the assay hallmarks, "10% IRID PLAT 803".
Iridium, is a very rare, precious metal and is an extremely hard and brittle member of the platinum family. It has more commonly been used in the nibs of fountain pens, spacecrafts and x-ray optics than jewelry, but its gorgeous silvery-white colour means it is the ideal choice for rings, necklaces, earrings and others jewelry pieces.
It is in perfect condition and all gemstones are original with no replacements.
INVENTORY REF: R0000SCIE/.4788
