{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-modernist-10kp-gold-transitional-cut-diamond-ring-estate-diamond-ring","title":"Vintage Japanese Modernist 10KP Gold Transitional Cut Diamond Ring | Estate Diamond Ring","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"564\" data-section-id=\"63qwfr\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eVintage Japanese Modernist 10KP Gold Transitional-Cut Diamond Ring \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4 data-end=\"650\" data-section-id=\"1k50zwm\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eA Sculptural Modernist Design Showcasing an Early Transitional-Cut Natural Diamond\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"652\"\u003eElegant in its simplicity and quietly distinctive in its craftsmanship, this beautifully designed vintage Japanese modernist ring pairs clean architectural lines with a fascinating piece of diamond-cutting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eCrafted in solid 10KP yellow gold, the asymmetrical mounting appears to cradle a floating natural diamond, creating a graceful balance between negative space and sculptural form. Purchased in Japan during the early 1980s, the ring reflects the refined minimalism for which Japanese jewelry design has long been admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eThe center stone is where this ring becomes especially captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003eUpon careful gemological examination, the diamond displays characteristics consistent with an early Transitional Cut—the bridge between Old European-cut diamonds of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and the modern Round Brilliant Cut that followed. Its smaller table, deeper pavilion, hand-finished girdle, and distinctive optical personality create a charm rarely encountered in contemporary jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eElegant, understated, and rich with character, this ring celebrates both thoughtful design and the enduring beauty of an earlier era of diamond cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1854\" data-section-id=\"fykqkn\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 10KP Yellow Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchased in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1980 (mounting)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1969\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.47 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr data-end=\"2003\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2015\" data-section-id=\"ialdz5\" data-start=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiamond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2055\" data-section-id=\"1fpz1ck\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003eOne natural Transitional-Cut diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2082\" data-section-id=\"8mdm2o\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eApproximately 3.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2131\" data-section-id=\"1l6qsov\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003eEstimated weight: approximately 0.10 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2144\" data-section-id=\"6n822b\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003eColor: G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2161\" data-section-id=\"2j5iw6\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003eClarity: VS–SI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli data-end=\"2182\" data-section-id=\"67sjsc\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003eSecurely prong set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2211\" data-section-id=\"kzoe9j\" data-start=\"2184\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-section-id=\"1f0hieh\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eSmall table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2242\" data-section-id=\"1it7eeu\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003eDeep pavilion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2272\" data-section-id=\"mtfeli\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003eHand-finished uneven girdle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2285\" data-section-id=\"q8kwp5\" data-start=\"2273\"\u003eTiny culet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2322\" data-section-id=\"fta8d8\" data-start=\"2286\"\u003eDistinctive Kozibe optical pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2375\" data-section-id=\"1oq8jlu\" data-start=\"2323\"\u003eExceptional brilliance with broad flashes of light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2394\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003eExcellent vintage estate condition. The diamond remains secure within its original mounting, and the ring displays only light wear consistent with careful ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2587\" data-section-id=\"1kaw5gb\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e✦ Curator's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2643\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eSometimes a ring quietly preserves a piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"3122\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003eWhile examining this diamond under magnification, we were delighted to discover characteristics associated with an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2786\" data-start=\"2760\"\u003eearly Transitional Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e—a style of diamond cutting produced during the evolution from Old European Cuts to the modern Round Brilliant. Unlike today's precisely standardized diamonds, Transitional Cuts often retain subtle evidence of their hand-finished origins while offering broad, lively flashes of brilliance that many collectors find especially appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3124\"\u003eOne feature we particularly enjoyed observing was the beautiful \u003cstrong data-end=\"3205\" data-start=\"3188\"\u003eKozibe effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, an optical phenomenon created by reflections within the diamond's deeper pavilion. It is a subtle reminder that diamonds from this transitional period possess a visual personality all their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"3578\" data-start=\"3403\"\u003eCombined with the clean, sculptural elegance of its Japanese modernist mounting, this ring beautifully brings together two different eras of design in a single timeless piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"3602\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"3585\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-end=\"3812\" data-start=\"3604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3628\" data-section-id=\"136cw3v\" data-start=\"3604\"\u003eSolid 10KP Yellow Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3656\" data-section-id=\"1mcbfxo\" data-start=\"3629\"\u003eJapanese Modernist Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3674\" data-section-id=\"1qbg530\" data-start=\"3657\"\u003eRing Size: 5.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3695\" data-section-id=\"77binb\" data-start=\"3675\"\u003eWeight: 2.47 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3734\" data-section-id=\"1bb68t0\" data-start=\"3696\"\u003eOne Natural Transitional-Cut Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3787\" data-section-id=\"eo592z\" data-start=\"3735\"\u003eEstimated Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.10 Carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3812\" data-section-id=\"3cwoyu\" data-start=\"3788\"\u003eVintage Estate Jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigner\u003c\/b\u003e = Japanese Modernist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e = 10K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetal Finish\u003c\/b\u003e = Bright Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGemstone\u003c\/b\u003e = Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/b\u003e = Transitional Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGem Color\u003c\/b\u003e = G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGem Clarity\u003c\/b\u003e = VS- SI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight (Grams)\u003c\/b\u003e = 2.47G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRing Size\u003c\/b\u003e = Size 5.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e = Very Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item Number: \u003c\/b\u003e\n21266-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item ID: \u003c\/b\u003e\n109761\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Category: \u003c\/b\u003e\nRing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This item has been inspected and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist NAJA Appraiser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDiamond origin is tested using a GIA iD100 Gem Testing Device. Unless indicated otherwise, all diamonds are to be considered natural, earth-mined diamonds. All man-made, laboratory-grown, laboratory-created, or synthetic diamonds are well marked on the price tag as well as in the website description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits. All gemstone weights and measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated, colored gemstones may have commonly used clarity and color enhancing treatments per industry standards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nProspective buyers should note that all jewelry we sell is 'used' and will likely have some amount of wear, we warranty that the item will be essentially as we have described it, but no other warranties are expressed or implied, and all items are sold 'as is'.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanese Modernist","offers":[{"title":"Size 5.75","offer_id":53449669804332,"sku":"21266-12","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7862\/1996\/files\/84a24695445a28988a31557cdf2fe79e.jpg?v=1784412261","url":"https:\/\/upscaleconsignment.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-modernist-10kp-gold-transitional-cut-diamond-ring-estate-diamond-ring","provider":"Upscale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}