Lumen | Vintage Emerald-Cut Lemon Citrine Sterling Ring (c. 1970s)
$295.00
Unit price perExpected delivery date: August 26
The view is the point.
The most successful settings often ask the least attention for themselves. Rather than surrounding the stone with ornament, Lumen gives a light lemon citrine room to breathe, lifting it above the hand until transparency, proportion, and light become the experience. Your eye never quite finds a reason to look away.
Crafted in sterling silver during the 1970s, Lumen reflects a period when oversized colored gemstones became increasingly popular in everyday jewelry. Rather than relying on elaborate metalwork to amplify its presence, this ring allows a generously proportioned emerald-cut light lemon citrine to carry the composition almost entirely on its own. The stone provides the drama. The setting simply knows when to stop.
Details
- Era: Vintage, c. 1970s
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Gemstone: Emerald-cut light lemon citrine
- Approximate Gemstone Dimensions: 25.40 × 20.49 × 8.16 mm
- Estimated Gemstone Weight: Approximately 40.3 carats
- Hallmarks: Sterling, with an unreadable maker's mark
- Ring Size: 7¾
- Weight: 5.97 grams
- Style: Cocktail ring / statement ring
- Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear to the sterling consistent with age and wear. The citrine is eye clean with a few minute conchoidal chips along the girdle, visible only under a loupe. Stone secure. Hallmark present but unreadable.
• Styling Notes: Lumen wears more like a piece of architecture than ornament. Pair it with clean tailoring, natural linen, or an all-black palette and let the generous emerald-cut citrine become the focal point. Its light lemon tone offers presence without heaviness, making it surprisingly versatile for a statement ring.
Please Note: Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.
Your piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.
Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.
This is a vintage fine jewelry piece, made with the quality and character of a bygone era.
Handle with care — she’s decades strong, but not indestructible.
To keep her sparkling into the future:
- Store separately to avoid scratches
- Avoid soaks, dips, or harsh chemicals
- Use a soft cloth for gentle cleaning
She’s lived through fashion eras — and she’s ready for whatever comes next.
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$295.00
Unit price per