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RINGS

9CT WHITE GOLD RETRO STYLE DIAMOND RING

Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery


Sale price £905.00 Regular price £1,415.00
9CT WHITE GOLD RETRO STYLE DIAMOND RING

Oh, this one is rather delicious.

If you love the classic look of a vintage Diamond ring but prefer the cool, silvery tone of White Gold, this is the one.

This solid 9ct White Gold Diamond ring combines a beautifully traditional design with a slightly more architectural squared-off shank. At the centre sits a gorgeous sparkling Diamond in a four-claw Rhodium-plated setting, surrounded by the additional sparkle of ten channel-set accent Diamonds running along the shoulders.

Basically, someone looked at a perfectly lovely Diamond ring and thought:

"Yes, but could we make it sparkle a bit more?"

And I support this decision entirely.

💎 The Centre Diamond

The central Diamond is held securely in a four-claw Rhodium setting.

The bright white Rhodium finish can make the central Diamond appear slightly larger — a little bit of jewellery optical wizardry.

Along the shoulders you'll find ten additional Diamonds, channel-set into the squared-off shank.

So the sparkle doesn't abruptly stop when you reach the main stone.

It continues.

Because apparently we're not here to be subtle.

✨ Diamond Details

Total Diamond weight: .37ct
Colour: H
Clarity: I2
Central Diamond: Four-claw setting
Shoulder Diamonds: 10, channel-set

The H colour falls within the near-colourless range, while I2 clarity indicates that inclusions are present and may be visible under suitable conditions.

As always with Diamond, carat weight is only one part of the story. Colour, clarity and cut all contribute to how a Diamond looks and performs.

And ultimately, it's how all those elements work together in the finished piece that matters.

🤍 Solid 9ct White Gold

The ring is made from solid 9ct White Gold and is fully hallmarked.

It weighs approximately 2.6g.

White Gold is an alloy of Gold combined with other metals to alter its natural colour. Many White Gold jewellery pieces are finished with Rhodium plating, which gives them that brilliantly bright, almost icy-white appearance.

And this ring is no exception.

That Rhodium finish is part of what gives the piece its particularly crisp, contemporary look.

✨ Looking After Rhodium-Plated White Gold

Now, this is the bit people sometimes forget.

Rhodium is a plating, not the underlying metal, and like any plating, it can gradually wear with use.

Rings are particularly prone to this because our hands are constantly doing things.

Opening doors.

Washing up.

Fighting with fitted sheets.

Generally living.

The areas that receive the most contact — particularly the underside of the shank and around the fingers — may eventually show the warmer tone of the underlying White Gold as the Rhodium wears.

💧 To keep your Rhodium looking fabulous:

  • Remove the ring before swimming or using chlorinated water.
  • Take it off before using household cleaning products.
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals.
  • Remove it when doing activities that could cause unnecessary knocks or abrasion.
  • Put your ring on after applying perfume, hairspray, lotions and cosmetics where possible.
  • Store it separately in a soft jewellery pouch or box compartment when you're not wearing it.
  • Clean gently with a soft, non-abrasive jewellery cloth.

And don't panic if the Rhodium eventually needs refreshing.

Rhodium plating can be professionally reapplied.

It's essentially a little spa treatment for your ring.

📏 Sizes

Available in UK sizes M-P as standard.

Need something outside this range?

Message me before ordering.

Resizing is usually possible, depending on the required size and the individual ring.

🎂 Diamond Birthstone & Anniversary Meaning

Diamond is the birthstone for April, making this a particularly lovely choice for an April birthday.

It's also traditionally associated with the:

💎 10th wedding anniversary
💎 30th wedding anniversary
💎 60th wedding anniversary
💎 75th wedding anniversary

So whether you're celebrating a significant milestone or simply looking for a beautiful White Gold Diamond ring, there's plenty of symbolism attached to it.

💍 Vintage Style Without the Dust

What I particularly like about this ring is the combination of traditional Diamond settings with the squared-off vintage-style shank.

It has that wonderfully timeless jewellery-shop character — the sort of design that could have been sitting in a family jewellery box for decades — but the cool White Gold and crisp Rhodium finish give it a thoroughly contemporary feel.

It's equally suited to:

✨ An engagement ring
✨ An anniversary gift
✨ A milestone birthday
✨ A special occasion
✨ An April birthstone gift
✨ An everyday Diamond ring for someone who believes everyday is an occasion

And quite frankly, I approve of that last category.

💳 Layaway Available

I offer Layaway payments, which can be arranged weekly or monthly.

If you'd like to spread the cost, simply contact me, and I'll explain the available options.

PayPal is required for Layaway.

Please note that the ring remains with me until it has been fully paid for.

🎁 Beautifully Presented

Your jewellery arrives carefully packaged and presented, ready for gifting.

Because sometimes keeping a surprise actually requires a little logistical espionage.

🚚 SHIPPING

Yes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, I’m a boutique, not Bezos. If I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority comes to me first from my wondrous silver and goldsmiths on order.

UK Shipping:

Expect your sparkles in 5–7 working days. Think of it as foreplay for the soul.

International Shipping:

Anywhere from 5 to 30 working days, depending on customs, the mood of your postal service, and whether Mercury is in retrograde.

Customs Policy

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or the shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your local customs authority to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying if you are not in the UK. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick up the item.

If you are in the USA, please drop me a message before ordering.

*ORDER CANCELLATION OR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO UNPAID CUSTOMS DUTIES BY THE BUYER*

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