Retro Citrine, Ruby and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring, Circa 1940s

A massive emerald-cut citrine dominates the hand, its deep orangey-brown color pooling in broad stepped facets that hold light rather than scatter it, a cut choice suited to a stone this size, where brilliance matters less than depth of color. Clusters of round rubies gather at each shoulder, small diamonds set among them adding a few points of white sparkle against the red. The rose gold mount splits into reeded, sculptural bands that curve away from the center stone, giving the ring real dimension when viewed from the side rather than sitting flat against the finger. The sheer scale of the citrine, paired with a mounting built to support and frame it rather than compete with it, is characteristic of 1940s Retro cocktail rings, which prized presence and warmth of color over precision faceting. The piece shows light surface wear to the gold shank consistent with age; no loose stones. Measuring the citrine at 52 carats, ring size 5, weighing 23 grams total, set with 1 emerald-cut citrine (52 ct), 8 round brilliant rubies totaling 0.70 carats, and 4 single-cut diamonds totaling 0.06 carats.