12,000.00 €
Vintage Art Deco 1910 Edwardian Diamond Ring
This stunning Edwardian engagement ring, circa 1910, elegantly bridges Edwardian grace and early Art Deco geometry.geometry. At its heart lies a captivating old brilliant cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.61 carats, radiating soft warmth with K/M color and SI clarity. The intricate platinum setting, adorned with delicate rose-cut diamonds, features a flowing scroll design that draws attention to the central gem. The craftsmanship of this ring reflects the artistry of the time, making it a timeless heirloom and a rare find for any collector or bride-to-be seeking a connection to the romance and elegance of the early 20th century. Condition: very good condition Country of origin: unknown Period: ca. 1920 Dimensions: band width top of ring 0.78 cm (0.31 inch) Weight: 3.80 grams (2.44 dwt) Ring size Continental EU: 53, Size USA: 6 1/4, Size UK: M Material: platinum (touchstone tested) Diamonds One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of approximately 1.61ct color and clarity K/M, si Eight single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of approximately 0.12ct color and clarity F/M, vs/si 36 rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cut diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles. Total diamond count without rose cuts: 9 pcs. Total diamond weight without rose cuts: approx. 1.73 crt When we provide weights, color grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece. All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewelry are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory. We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries. But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Style Between Edwardian and Art Deco - The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son, Edward, marked the start of a new century and the end of the Victorian era. While Victoria had shunned society, Edward was the leader of a fashionable elite which set a style influenced by the art and fashions of continental Europe perhaps because of the King's fondness for travel. The era was marked by significant shifts in politics as sections of society which had been largely excluded from wielding power in the past, such as common laborers and women, became increasingly politicized. Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end modern style in Paris. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
