Vintage Statement Ring, Large Purple CZ, 16ct Gold (XRF Tested), Size K½

A proper statement piece. This ring is built around a large, richly-coloured round-cut purple cubic zirconia, the kind of stone that shifts beautifully between deep violet and soft lilac depending on the light, as you can see across the different shots. It's held in a substantial eight-claw crown setting with an open gallery beneath, giving the stone room to catch the light from every angle.

The band has been XRF tested at 16ct gold, a higher purity than the 9ct and 18ct pieces we usually see. At 7.7g and a generous size K½, this is a ring made to be noticed, whether worn as a cocktail ring or as an eye-catching everyday statement piece. The scale and sparkle of the CZ mean you get real visual impact without the price tag of a natural stone of this size, and the colour genuinely reads differently depending on the light, so do come and see it in person if you can.

Pop into our Harrogate showroom to try it on, or if you're in Leeds, York, or elsewhere in the UK, message us online or on Instagram and we'll help you from there.

Specifications

Is this a natural gemstone?
No, the stone is a purple cubic zirconia (CZ), a lab-created simulant valued for its size, clarity, and colour rather than being a natural mined gemstone.

What does "XRF tested" mean, and how is it different from a hallmark?
XRF (X-ray fluorescence) testing measures the metal's composition directly and is a reliable way of verifying gold purity, but it isn't the same as a UK assay office hallmark. This ring's 16ct gold content has been confirmed by XRF testing rather than a stamped hallmark.

Can this ring be resized?
In most cases yes. Pop into our Harrogate showroom or message us online and we can talk through your options.