Deco Devotion: A 1920s Platinum and Gold Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires

Embracing the epitome of Art Deco elegance, this circa 1920 engagement ring, with its abstract geometric motifs, hails from an era renowned for its glamour and sophistication. Crafted in a marriage of platinum and 18K yellow gold, the piece boasts two old mine brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 1.20 carats, and an entourage of 54 old brilliant cut diamonds. Beyond its sparkle, it carries the weight of history; a reminder of times when betrothal gifts evolved from thimbles to the lustrous diamond rings we cherish today. Accentuated by 14 sapphires and a duo of emeralds, this ring is not just a statement of love, but a testament to a bygone era of opulence and the artistry of its day.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum and 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

Diamonds
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.20ct
54 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct

Total diamond count
56 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.10 crt with an average colour and clarity H/K, vs/i

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
14 sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct
Two emeralds with an estimated weight of ± 0.08ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, sapphire for September and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 2,34 cm (0,92 inch) x 1,08 cm (0,43 inch)
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Weight
5,30 gram (3,41 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21316-0744

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