SIZE: 7.5 (US)

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Ring not marked but was professionally tested.

🕰️ Historical Era & Cultural Background

This ring originates from the Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s–1960s), a transformative period in jewelry history shaped by post-war optimism, modernism, and renewed appreciation for personal adornment. After World War II, jewelry moved away from heavy ornamentation and embraced refined silhouettes and wearable elegance, making pieces like this both meaningful and practical.

Citrine, with its warm golden hue, became especially popular during this era as it symbolized hope, warmth, and prosperity—sentiments deeply valued in the rebuilding years following the war.

🏛️ Design Influences of the Time

Inspired by Modernist and late Art Deco restraint, favoring clarity over excess

Smooth, flowing band reflects the Mid-Century preference for comfort and durability

Solitaire settings were prized for highlighting the stone itself, rather than elaborate metalwork

Designed for daily wear, a hallmark of Mid-Century craftsmanship

💛 Metal & Manufacturing Practices

Crafted in solid 10K gold, the standard choice for everyday fine jewelry in mid-century America

Many rings from this period were left unmarked, especially those produced by regional jewelers

Professionally tested to confirm gold purity, consistent with historical manufacturing methods