{"product_id":"vintage-18ct-gold-platinum-illusion-set-diamond-solitaire-ring-0-40ct","title":"Vintage 18ct Gold \u0026 Platinum Illusion Set Diamond Solitaire Ring – 0.40ct","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a natural round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.40 carats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to 1989, this elegant ring combines traditional British jewellery craftsmanship with a distinctive illusion setting designed to give the appearance of a much larger diamond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre sits a sparkling natural diamond, graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI colour and VS clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a near-colourless appearance and excellent clarity. The diamond is held within an elaborate platinum illusion setting, where polished white metal surrounds the stone to create a larger, more prominent visual effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5mm across the complete setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the diamond and its surrounding platinum framework create a face-up appearance comparable in diameter to a one-carat round brilliant-cut diamond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe setting features an attractive scalloped outline with multiple polished platinum claws and decorative openings, creating a delicate floral effect around the central stone. The openwork construction allows light to reach the diamond while adding character and depth to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a beautiful contrast to the bright platinum setting. Measuring approximately 2mm wide, the band rises gracefully towards the diamond, with open, pierced shoulders that introduce additional elegance and lightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the band, the original British hallmark includes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEG sponsor's mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Birmingham Assay Office symbol, an 18ct gold mark and the date letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP for 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this attractive vintage solitaire engagement ring has been fully refurbished and professionally polished, restoring its beautiful appearance while preserving the distinctive character of its original design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK finger size O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this one-of-a-kind pre-loved diamond engagement ring offers the beauty of a traditional solitaire with the added presence of an elaborate platinum illusion setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant choice for an engagement, anniversary or meaningful gift, particularly for anyone who appreciates vintage jewellery and traditional diamond ring designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available only from our pre-loved diamond jewellery collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewellery Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Illusion Set Solitaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Metal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Round Brilliant-Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.40ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Clarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decorative Platinum Illusion Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Openwork \/ Pierced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Ring Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK Finger Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponsor's Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WEG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e P – 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Hallmark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully Refurbished, Excellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Ring 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