A century of love: the French Belle Époque engagement ring
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Steeped in a romantic spirit, this vintage French Belle Époque engagement ring, dating from around 1890, is a symbol of timeless love. Its exquisite design, adorned with two old-cut brilliant diamonds and a central natural ruby, evokes eternal devotion. Wearing this ring inspires a sense of pride, the recognition of being the guardian of a piece rich in history and remarkable quality. Adorned with 22 rose-cut diamonds and crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, this French masterpiece not only symbolizes the union of hearts, but also connects its wearer to the luxurious and romantic heritage of the Belle Époque.
Object Group of antique jewelry
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France
Style
Belle Époque - The Belle Époque is a period in European social history that began at the end of the 19th century and lasted until the First World War. Taking place during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the “Belle Époque” was named retrospectively, when it began to be considered a “golden age.” The great European powers and new technologies improved life, and commercial arts adapted Renaissance and 18th-century styles to modern forms. In the United States, newly wealthy and emerging from the Panic of 1873, this comparable era was called the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this era overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian era and the period known as the Edwardian era.
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Style specifics
The Belle Époque (in French "Belle Époque") is a period in European social history that began at the end of the 19th century with the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and lasted until the First World War (1914-1918).
Taking place during the era of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named retrospectively, when it began to be regarded as a "golden age": the great European powers, new technologies improved life, and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and 18th-century styles to modern forms.
In the newly wealthy United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, this comparable era was called the "Gilded Age." In the United Kingdom, this period coincided with the end of the Victorian era and the so-called "Edwardian era."
In the Belle Époque, coal and cheap labor contributed to the cult of the orchid and allowed for the perfection of fruits grown under glass, while the trappings of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs took on a more important role than ever in fashion, haute couture being invented in Paris, the center of the Belle Époque, where fashion began to evolve according to an annual cycle; in Paris, restaurants such as Maxim's reached new splendor and prestige by becoming parade grounds for the rich, and the Opéra Garnier devoted vast spaces to staircases, similar venues for spectacle.
After the middle of the century, railways connected all the major cities of Europe to spa towns like Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were strictly divided into first and second class, but the wealthiest began to order private cars, exclusivity being the mark of opulent luxury. The bohemian lifestyle acquired a different glamour, practiced in the cabarets of Montmartre.
Period
around 1890
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Material
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being in 18-carat yellow gold and the white parts in white gold or platinum. (tested on a touchstone)
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Diamonds
Two old brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.24 ct, color and clarity G/I, vs/si
22 rose-cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose-cut diamond, a small diamond chip sometimes with a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose-cut diamonds or the senailles, contrary to what is usual in our trade.
All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC to determine whether they are natural or synthetic, and all the diamonds in this jewel are guaranteed 100% natural.
Precious stones
A natural ruby with an estimated weight of ± 0.71 ct
All colored stone weights are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
It is very common to treat gemstones to enhance their clarity or color. This item has not been tested in this regard.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for April and ruby is for July.
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Characteristics
French 18-carat gold hallmark representing an eagle's head, which was used in France from around 1838.
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Dimensions
upper band width of the ring 1.20 cm (0.47 inch)
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Weight
4.40 grams (2.83 dwt)
Continental EU ring size:
55 and 17½,
USA size:
7¼,
UK size:
O
Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing do we have to charge).
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807094645065
SKU : 22137-0266
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Belgique
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