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Just found this vintage beauty at an auction and thought I would offer it to someone who might have the perfect center stone for it....

It's 14K white gold, with 20 modern round brilliant cut diamonds set in it currently. There are 14 diamonds in the halo (2 mm in diameter each) and three graduated diamonds in each shoulder. (approx. 2.5, 2 and 1.5 mm in diameter, respectively. The estimated carat weight is approximately .54 to .60 ctw.

Very bright, white and sparkly (way prettier than I can ever get in indoor photos, so I will try and get some outdoor photos when the weather clears), I would judge the color of the stones to be in the H-I range, and the clarity is pretty good. I see some small inclusions under magnification and two diamonds look like they might be replacements, because under magnification I can see the clarity is not as nice as the other diamonds. Inn good condition, I see only one stone in the halo having either a couple of small chips or surface inclusions seen under magnification.

The halo is approximately 12 mm in diameter, and the space in the center is just about 6 mm in diameter.

Three of the four prongs that held the center stone are present, but show wear, so I would recommend having four new prongs built to hold your center very securely.

Milgrain edges the inside and outside of the halo, and the shoulder settings, with a little smoothing in some areas. The gallery has open work so lots of light gets into the stones. (the rise off the finger is approximately 6 mm to the top of the halo.

The band looks substantial and sturdy, and is slightly oval, with some signs of having been sized in the past. No marks are present but I tested to confirm the 14K gold. Total weight of the ring without a center stone is a hefty 4.45 grams.

It fits me like a size 7.5 and could be sized by a good jeweler.

*** Price includes insured priority shipping within the US...if you live elsewhere please message me to discuss the options and cost. I offer a 3 day return period, if the ring is returned in original condition in original presentation box, within one week. Thank you! ***