The elegance of 1915: the timeless engagement ring
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Exquisite embodiment of Belle Époque elegance, this vintage engagement ring, dating from around 1915, wonderfully captures the essence of an era renowned for its refined aesthetic. Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, white gold, or platinum, it harmoniously combines opulence and grace. At its heart, two old-cut diamonds of approximately 1.30 carats sparkle alongside six brilliant-cut diamonds. A pearl adds a touch of classic romance. This ring, potentially of Belgian origin, is a testament to the luxury and haute couture of the Belle Époque.
Antique jewelry group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
excellent condition
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Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable control mark, we believe it to be of Belgian origin.
Style:
Belle Époque - The Belle Époque is a period of European social history that began at the end of the 19th century and continued until the First World War. 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 considered a “golden age.” The great European powers, 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 dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this period overlapped the end of what is called the Victorian era and the period known as the Edwardian era. For more information on the styles
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 after 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 and new technologies improved life, and commercial arts adapted Renaissance and 18th-century styles to modern forms.
In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, this comparable period was called the “Gilded Age.” In the United Kingdom, this era coincided with the end of the Victorian era and the period known as the “Edwardian era.”
In the Belle Époque, coal and cheap labor contributed to the orchid craze and allowed for the perfection of fruits grown under glass, while the apparatus of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs played a more important role than ever in fashion, with 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 like Maxim’s reached new splendor and prestige by becoming parade venues for the wealthy, and the Opéra Garnier devoted immense spaces to staircases, similar places of spectacle.
After the mid-century, railways connected all the major European cities to spa towns like Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were strictly divided into first and second class, but the wealthiest began to order private carriages, exclusivity being the mark of opulent luxury. The bohemian lifestyle acquired a different glamour, practiced in the cabarets of Montmartre.
Period:
around 1915
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Material:
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being in 18-carat yellow gold and the white parts are either in white gold or in platinum.
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Additional information:
Engagement rings were used in Roman times, but their return to the West only took place in the 13th century. The first documented use of a diamond ring to symbolize engagement was that of Archduke Maximilian of Austria at the imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon 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 rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly widespread among religious groups that 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 ± 1.30 ct. (color and clarity: H/J, vs/si).
Six old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.15 ct. (color and clarity: G/J, vs/si).
Total number of diamonds:
eight pieces.
Total diamond weight:
approximately 1.45 crt.
- All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate as the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
Gemstones:
One cultured saltwater pearl
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April and pearl is for June.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
length across the top of the ring 1.90 cm (0.75 inch)
Weight:
4.00 grams (2.57 dwt)
Continental ring size:
54 and 17¼,
US size
6¾,
UK size:
N
Resizing:
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9806899511625
SKU : 18256-0130
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