{"product_id":"mid-century-18k-0-54ct-diamond-buttercup-solitaire","title":"Mid-Century 18K 0.54ct Diamond Buttercup Solitaire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEight petals of white gold rise from the band—shaped from a single piece of metal worked into a crown that holds this diamond like it's floating. The buttercup setting requires the metal to be carefully formed into individual scallops while maintaining structural integrity. The diamond sits elevated on an almost cage-like platform above the bed of petals. This one survived 70 years with all eight petals intact, still crisp enough to catch light from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during the post-war jewelry renaissance when white gold replaced wartime platinum restrictions, most likely in the 1950s based on construction and style. The original jeweler carved \"0.54\" inside the band—the exact carat weight—alongside their \u003cem\u003epoinçon de maître\u003c\/em\u003e: what appears to be a flower motif with the letter M, though the mark's current condition makes full identification difficult. However, the French eagle head to it’s side confirms legitimate French origin. At size 9.5, sized up from something smaller, someone wanted this ring to fit no matter what.\u003c!-- notionvc: ca855e6a-1e11-4b28-8e77-48772546b638 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eSigned with a flower and an M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: bc43004c-cb61-4ffc-87a9-51244d0c2e9b --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K white gold (750 hallmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/strong\u003e French 750 mark visible, \"0.54\" carat weight inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 9.5-10 (TDD 62\/63)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRESIZING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be sized down 2-3 sizes safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7mm diameter head setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 94c87769-f2e7-44c9-8fb4-00868017ab3a --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stones + Orbits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48493116489980,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9295\/3084\/files\/StonesAndOrbits_ButtercupSolitaire.png?v=1763244547","url":"https:\/\/stonesandorbits.com\/products\/mid-century-18k-0-54ct-diamond-buttercup-solitaire","provider":"Stones + Orbits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}