Retro 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Cigar Band

This Retro-era cigar band ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold circa 1940, reflects the bold, sculptural style that emerged during World War II. With platinum in short supply, jewelers turned to richly colored gold, creating substantial designs with dimensional presence.

Its floral motif, set with sparkling diamonds, softens the wide band’s strong silhouette, blending femininity with the era’s signature glamour. The piece captures the ingenuity and optimism of the Retro period, when jewelry became both expressive and resilient in changing times.

• Circa 1940

• 14k yellow gold with diamond set in 14k white gold, stamped “14k”

• 1 round diamond weighing approximately 0.05 carat, graded F color, VS-SI clarity

• Size 5 1/2,width 8.8 mm

• Estimated gross weight: 4.4 grams

• Good vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches, wear appropriate with age, wear on engraving