Vintage 1920's Edwardian Art Deco diamond and pearl engagement ring 1920

Unknown artist

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€ 1.300

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

• About the artwork

  Antique jewelry object group
  engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
  
  Condition
  very good condition
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  Country of origin
  unknown
  
  Style
  Between Edwardian and Art Deco - The Edwardian era or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910. The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son, Edward, marked the start of a new century and the end of the Victorian era. While Victoria had shunned society, Edward was the leader of a fashionable elite which set a style influenced by the art and fashions of continental Europe—perhaps because of the King's fondness for travel. The era was marked by significant shifts in politics as sections of society which had been largely excluded from wielding power in the past, such as common labourers and women, became increasingly politicised. 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: Edwardian and Art Deco
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  Style specifics
  As for its elegant design, this jewel has the finesse of an Edwardian piece reacting gracefully against the very geometrical forms of Art Deco that was strongly influenced by Cubism. However, because both Edwardian and Art Deco styles were contemporaries of each other, we sometimes notice pieces - like this one - that carry both influences.
  
  Period
  ca. 1920
  Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
  
  Material
  Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum. (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
  Eight single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.24ct colour and clarity F/I, si
  Two rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
  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
  Two seed pearls
  
  Birthstones
  Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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  Monogram
  CB (=?)
  
  Hallmarks
  "750" indicating 18K gold
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  Dimensions
  top of ring 1,30 cm (0,51 inch) x 0,81 cm (0,32 inch)
  see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
  
  Weight
  2,50 gram (1,61 dwt)
  
  Ring size Continental EU: 52 & 16½ , Size USA: 6 , Size UK: L
  
  Resizing
  Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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  Adin Reference Nº
  23271-0580
  
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