Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring circa 1940 Independent Valuation Included In Purchase For $3,300 AUD the term Pinchbeck was often

the term Pinchbeck was often used generically to refer to all types of gold substitutes

This beautiful and high quality ring would make the most perfect engagement or perhaps anniversary ring

This lovely example of course depicts the ‘Kewpie’ made infamous by Rose O’Neil after her first cartoon publication in 1909

perhaps early 1940’s

He started a specialist enamel jewellery company which was registered from 1962 to 1988

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring circa 1940 Independent Valuation Included In Purchase For $3,300 AUD the term Pinchbeck was oftenPrettier than a picture this strikingly vibrant ring is simply a pleasure to wear. Hand made throughout from 18ct yellow gold with the diamonds set in silver as per the method commonly used in vintage and antique jewellery and bezel set to the centre with a large 14mm x 10mm faceted oval natural Amethyst. Surrounding the deeply saturated Amethyst in halo style are 27 rose cut diamonds (and one round brilliant cut diamond) to a low rise gallery in 18ct