Slim Vintage 22k Band 1934 5.75 retro

Slim Vintage 22k Band 1934 5.75 retroFor millennia, the precious metal has been associated with the glow and power of the sun, and high karat gold makes the connection clear. The saturated hue has a beautiful warmth and shine. Gold alloys are softer in higher karats, so this old ring has developed some lovely wear over its lifetime with all the little scratches and dings that can't be replicated in a modern piece. While band rings are easy to resize, and often bear evidence of past

it's a gorgeous style to add to your charm collection

as evidenced by the extra graver work to hold the ruby in place and the difference in shape of the diamonds (the replacement stone has a bit of a salt and pepper look from inclusions and is rounder in shape

is made all the more special with a small

A skinny band like this makes a perfect delicate wedding band

and from its classic shield shape to its flourished lettering

Dainty prongs and a slim band are the perfect compliment for the petite face of this ring

7mm x 13mm with a rise of 2

• Hollow formed construction with a closure at the base means you should probably avoid submersion in water

The low rise

5mm wide by 8

hoop dangles from within a larger hoop that is gently tapered and faceted

while the refined pairing of a yellow gold band with the finest use of platinum milgrain clearly pulls from Edwardian sensibilities