Legacy of tomorrow: a diamond engagement ring Art Deco from the 1920s
Imagine the countless weddings this engagement ring Art Deco has witnessed since its creation around 1920, probably in Belgium. Carefully crafted in platinum, it is adorned with a mix of old brilliant-cut diamonds and simple brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.92 ct, as well as six captivating sapphires. Its design embodies the elegance and glamour of the Art Deco era, exuding timeless charm. This ring could well become a precious heirloom, recalling a romantic story where “grandfather gave it to grandmother when he proposed to her,” thus perpetuating its legacy of love and commitment through the generations.
Antique jewelry group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
excellent condition
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Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable hallmark, we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style:
Art Deco - The Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style that originated in Paris in the early decades of the 20th century. Emerging in the 1920s, this style lasted until after World War II. The term “Art Deco” was widely used for the first time after an exhibition in 1966, in reference to the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which marked the peak of high-end modern style in Paris. Driven by the best designers in decorative arts, such as fashion and interior decoration, Art Deco influenced all fields of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as visual arts like painting, graphic arts, and cinema. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional, and modern.
- See also: Art Deco or more info about the styles
Stylistic specifics:
Abstract motifs and geometric shapes are typical of the Art Deco period. The Art Deco moves away from the soft pastels and organic shapes of its predecessor, Art Nouveau, and draws inspiration from many styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassicism, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued in the United States until the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco is purely decorative.
Period:
circa 1920
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Material:
platinum
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Additional information:
Engagement rings were used in Roman times, but their return to the West did not occur until the 13th century. The first documented use of a diamond ring to symbolize an engagement was by Archduke Maximilian of Austria at the imperial court in Vienna in 1477, during his engagement to Mary of Burgundy.
Before the 20th century, other types of engagement gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the future bride often received a thimble instead of an engagement ring. This practice was particularly widespread among religious groups who rejected jewelry. Engagement rings only became the norm in the West at the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings only became widespread in the 1930s. Today, 80% of women are given a diamond ring for their engagement. (Source: Wikipedia)
Diamond(s):
Two old European cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.60 ct. (color and clarity: J/K, si/i).
One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.20 ct. (color and clarity: J/K, si/i).
4 brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.12 ct. (color and clarity: G/H, si/i).
22 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds, which is common in our profession for rose cuts.
- All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate as the stones have not been removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
Total diamond weight:
approximately 0.92 crt. (excluding the rose cut diamonds)
Gemstones:
Six sapphires. We have not checked whether they are synthetic sapphires, as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. At that time, both natural and synthetic sapphires were used, more for their effects than for their intrinsic value.
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or birth month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
ring height 2.14 cm (0.84 inch) x 1.14 cm (0.45 inch)
Weight:
5.10 grams (3.28 dwt)
Continental ring size:
55 and 17½,
US size
7¼,
UK size:
O
Resizing:
free resizing (only for extreme resizing do we need to charge).
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9806843740489
SKU : 16342-0163
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