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1.5ct Transitional Diamond Ring, circa 1940s A platinum study in restraint from jewelry's most interesting decade: when Deco's geometry hadn't quite released its grip, but nature w as finding its way back through the margins. This ring captures that liminal moment perfectly. The GIA 1.5-carat transitional cut center stone is aptly named, literally bridging old European cuts and modern brilliants, just as this design bridges eras. Platinum's weight anchors the composition, its cool permanence a counterpoint to the diamond's fire. This is what happens when precision and poetry meet in the middle, neither quite willing to concede. Why We've Curated It The 1940s occupy strange territory in the vintage market: too late to claim Art Deco's cachet, too early for Mid-Century's streamlined appeal. Which is exactly why pieces from this decade are worth paying attention to. This ring doesn't commit fully to either era's orthodoxy; it exists in the tension between them. We're drawn to that refusal to resolve cleanly, the way strict geometric discipline coexists with those apologetic little leaves. It's honest about its moment in history, made during wartime, when platinum was restricted and designs had to justify every gram of metal, every deliberate choice. The transitional cut center stone matters here; it's not trying to be something it isn't. In a market obsessed with categorization, there's something quietly radical about a piece that simply says "I'm from 1940-something" and refuses to perform as anything else. Looking for a band? Check out The Tradition. Specifications Center Stone: 1.53ct, M Color, SI1 Clarity transitional cut - 7.33-7.36 x 4.49Certification: GIA 6233752995Side Stones: Accent, approx. 0.10 carat total weightMetal: Platinum, band 1.5 mmWeight: 3.16Era: circa 1940sSetting Style: Low profile, leaf motifDetails: Engraved leaf motifs on shouldersSize: 5, Complimentary resizing is available. Please note that once a ring has been altered from its listed size, it is no longer eligible for return. Returns, Policies, & Layaway Show more