Estate Diamond Engagement Ring

Crafted in 14K white gold, this Art Deco engagement ring showcases a 0.25 carat transitional cut diamond graded G-H color and VS clarity, set within a distinctive squared frame. The center stone is embraced by a halo and accented by round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.33 carats, graded G-H color and VS clarity, creating a geometric composition characteristic of 1930s design. The ring top measures 8mm with diamond-accented shoulders tapering to a 1mm shank. Sized at 6, the ring weighs 3.6 grams and is stamped 14K, confirming its solid white gold construction and period authenticity from the 1930s. The transitional cut center diamond represents a pivotal moment in diamond cutting history—positioned between Old European and modern brilliant cuts, it captures vintage romance with improved brilliance. This cutting style, popular in the Art Deco era, offers larger tables and smaller culets than earlier cuts while maintaining hand-faceted character. The squared halo design epitomizes Art Deco's geometric aesthetic, where architectural lines meet jewelry artistry. White gold provides the cool, modern tone that defined the era's departure from Victorian yellow gold traditions. At 8mm, the ring top offers substantial presence on a delicate 1mm shank, creating visual impact without overwhelming the finger. This is jewelry from an age that celebrated modernity and precision—the Jazz Age captured in geometric diamonds and streamlined metal. A genuine 1930s piece that represents Art Deco at its most wearable, bridging vintage soul with transitional-cut sparkle that feels neither entirely antique nor wholly modern.