1940s 9ct Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
1940s 9ct Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
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A striking 1940s cocktail ring set with a richly toned emerald-cut smoky quartz in a warm 9ct yellow gold mount. The generous rectangular gemstone displays the distinctive deep cognac-brown hue that makes smoky quartz so appealing, with faceted planes that catch the light and reveal changing tones of amber, bronze, and tea.
The clean, architectural cut of the stone is balanced by the warm simplicity of the gold setting, creating a wonderfully wearable example of mid-century statement jewellery. Its substantial presence and restrained design make it equally effective worn alone as an evening cocktail ring or layered with finer gold bands for a more contemporary look.
Smoky quartz has long been prized for its natural depth of colour and subtle translucency, and this example has an especially elegant, understated glamour. The ring retains the bold proportions and confident style associated with 1940s jewellery, when warm yellow gold and large coloured stones were central to the period's aesthetic.
A versatile vintage jewel with enduring appeal, ideal as a distinctive dress ring, a thoughtful gift, or an addition to a collection of period gold jewellery.
UK Ring Size: P
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