Art Deco Elegance: A 1930s Diamond Ring's Tale

Hailing from the Netherlands, this Art Deco engagement or anniversary ring captures the essence of the 1930s—elegant, functional, yet unapologetically decorative. Crafted in 18K white gold, its abstract, geometric form reflects the period's zest for modernity, a time when the world was dancing to the rhythm of the Roaring Twenties. Adorned with two old mine brilliant cut diamonds and 24 single cuts totalling approximately 2.70 carats, it resonates with the celebratory air of an era that still whispers its stories through such timeless pieces. Marked with a master's touch, it bears hallmarks that ground it firmly in its Art Deco heritage, a treasure with stories etched in its very metal.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Netherlands

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. 1930
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 2.20ct colour and clarity L/N, one stone vs/si and the other si/i
24 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/si

Total diamond count
26 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.70 crt

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.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
The master mark is a crowned V (Dutch master stamp number 17245, stamp index number 19738) for: Vos & Cº N.V., formerly Jacques/Vos Diamant Mij. NV The Hague 1926-1968; and the Dutch hallmark representing a lion's head, used between 1906 and 1953 for minor works in 18K. So definitely made between 1926 and 1952.
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Dimensions
top of ring 1,14 cm (0,45 inch) x 2,05 cm (0,81 inch)
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Weight
4,50 gram (2,89 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 51 & 16¼ , Size USA: 5½ , Size UK: K½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
22193-0036

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