A Bold Vintage Ring with a Colombian Emerald Heart and Diamonds, circa 1990

This substantial vintage white gold ring, dating to circa 1990, is centred by a vivid green Colombian emerald heart weighing 2.95 ct. Its strong sculptural form is softened by the romantic shape of the stone, while 2.66 ct of diamonds spread across the broad shoulders in a dense field of light. Bold yet carefully balanced, it has the presence of contemporary high jewellery and the intimacy of a deeply personal love token.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Contemporary high jewellery since 1990 - This style refers to jewellery from circa 1990 onwards. Typical features include high jewellery since 1990 ranges from restraint to sculpture, using rare stones, bold colour, and titanium or ceramics with exacting pavé and claws. Typical motifs include flora and fauna, myth and legend, travel themes, cosmic themes, abstract geometry. The style was shaped by global luxury economy, consolidation of maisons within luxury groups, exhibitions, specialist media, auctions, collectors’ networks.
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Period
ca. 1990
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Love and romance

Theme
Heart - The heart is one of the most recognisable symbols of love. It can also refer to affection, devotion, emotion and the spiritual centre of a person. The heart has long been used poetically to refer to the soul, the emotions and the moral centre of human life. In jewellery, it is most often worn as a sentimental emblem of love or remembrance.

Material 18K
white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
68 brilliant-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.30 ct
Two pear-shaped diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.36 ct

Total diamond count
70

Total diamond weight
Approximately 2.66 ct, with an average colour grade of F–H and clarity grade of VS–SI

- Any diamond weights, colour grades and clarity grades stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as the diamonds have not been removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified as natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stone
One natural emerald, weighing 2.95 ct
Heart-shaped mixed cut, measuring 9.82 × 10.10 × 6.43 mm
Colour: Vivid green
Transparency: Transparent
Suggested origin: Colombia
Treatment: Indications of minor oil/resin in fissures and cavities

The emerald was removed from its setting so that it could be properly examined and identified by the laboratory. It was subsequently reset with due professional care.

Accompanied by gemstone report no. 1830018568 AN, dated 10 July 2026. The report can be viewed among the photographs.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
width across the ring head 1,54 cm (0,61 inch)
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Weight
17,30 gram (11,12 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 59 & 18¾ , Size USA: 8¾ , Size UK: R

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26155-0108

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