Ring - 9 kt. Yellow gold, White gold Diamond (Natural) - Vintage Claddagh
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Selected by Laura Trevino
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Estimate € 400 - € 450
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Vintage 1980s Claddagh ring in 9 kt yellow gold with a white-gold setting, eight natural round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling about 0.30 ct, hallmarked and in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
A highly attractive vintage 1980s Claddagh ring in gold, set with eight natural brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of approximately 0.30 ct. The diamonds are arranged within the heart and framed in contrasting white gold, which enhances their brightness and creates a particularly elegant contrast against the warm yellow-gold body of the ring.
The Claddagh is one of the most recognisable and meaningful designs in traditional Irish jewellery. Its three principal elements each carry a specific symbolism: the heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, and the crown represents loyalty. Together, they form a design associated with devotion, commitment and enduring affection, making Claddagh rings particularly popular as sentimental gifts, engagement rings and heirloom pieces.
This example is especially appealing because of its diamond-set heart, which gives the traditional form a much more refined and luxurious character. The use of white gold around the diamonds further emphasises the stones and gives the ring a distinctive two-tone appearance while preserving the classic sculptural form of the Claddagh design.
The ring is fully hallmarked and tested.
Metal: Yellow gold with white-gold diamond setting
Design: Traditional Claddagh ring
Gemstones: 8 natural brilliant-cut diamonds
Estimated total diamond weight: approximately 0.30 ct
Symbolism: Heart for love, hands for friendship, crown for loyalty
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked
Period: Vintage
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with only light signs of wear consistent with age and previous use.
A highly attractive vintage 1980s Claddagh ring in gold, set with eight natural brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of approximately 0.30 ct. The diamonds are arranged within the heart and framed in contrasting white gold, which enhances their brightness and creates a particularly elegant contrast against the warm yellow-gold body of the ring.
The Claddagh is one of the most recognisable and meaningful designs in traditional Irish jewellery. Its three principal elements each carry a specific symbolism: the heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, and the crown represents loyalty. Together, they form a design associated with devotion, commitment and enduring affection, making Claddagh rings particularly popular as sentimental gifts, engagement rings and heirloom pieces.
This example is especially appealing because of its diamond-set heart, which gives the traditional form a much more refined and luxurious character. The use of white gold around the diamonds further emphasises the stones and gives the ring a distinctive two-tone appearance while preserving the classic sculptural form of the Claddagh design.
The ring is fully hallmarked and tested.
Metal: Yellow gold with white-gold diamond setting
Design: Traditional Claddagh ring
Gemstones: 8 natural brilliant-cut diamonds
Estimated total diamond weight: approximately 0.30 ct
Symbolism: Heart for love, hands for friendship, crown for loyalty
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked
Period: Vintage
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with only light signs of wear consistent with age and previous use.
Details
Free resizing offered
No
Style
Romantic
Diamond type of main stone
Natural
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Era
1900-2000
Metal
White gold, Yellow gold
Number of diamonds main stone
8
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
9 kt.
Main stone
Diamond
Total carat weight of main stone(s)
0.30
Total weight
1.85 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country of origin
Ireland
Gender
Women
Title additional information
Vintage Claddagh
Shape of main stone
Round
Cutting style of main stone
Modified brilliant cut
Ring size
50 (EU) / 10 (IT) / 5 ¼ (US)
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