Mid-Century Platinum and Diamond Wide Band
Crafted during the glamorous postwar era of the 1950s, this striking Mid-Century wide band reflects the bold sophistication and refined craftsmanship that defined the decade’s jewelry design. Fashioned in platinum, stamped “10% Irid. Plat,” the ring exemplifies the durability and luminous finish prized in fine jewelry of the period, when platinum alloys strengthened with iridium became favored among master jewelers for their resilience and ability to showcase diamonds with exceptional brilliance.
The band is set with twenty-four round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 1.05 carats, graded E–F color and VS–SI–I1 clarity. Their bright, lively sparkle captures the optimism and elegance of the postwar years, when streamlined forms and confident, architectural silhouettes replaced the ornate detailing of earlier eras. Both timeless and distinctly Mid-Century in character, this ring embodies the enduring glamour and modern refinement of 1950s design.
• Circa 1950
• Platinum, stamped “10% Irid. Plat”
• 24 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carat total weight, graded E-F color, VS-SI-I1 clarity
• Size 6 ¼, resizable
• Estimated gross weight: 4.4 grams
• Excellent vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches, wear appropriate with age