Vintage in allure and timeless in elegance, this 1920s Art Deco engagement or anniversary ring is a masterpiece of the era. Crafted in platinum, it features a magnificent central sapphire of over 4.00 carats, complemented by 24 old brilliant cutdiamonds, nearly half a carat in total. This ring embodies the glamour and modernity of the Art Deco style, exuding sophistication and a passionate sentiment. Its geometric and abstract design captures the essence of the roaring twenties, making it notjust a piece of jewellery but a symbol of enduring love and artistic legacy.
Antique jewelry object group Vintage Art Deco Elegance: Sapphire and Diamond Ring with a Passionate Past
Condition very good condition more info on our condition scale
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 sawwide 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 asfashion, 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 aselegant, glamorous, functional and modern. See also: Art Deco more info on styles
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 purelydecorative.
Period ca. 1920 Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Material platinum (touchstone tested) more info on precious metals
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 24 old brilliant cut diamondswith an estimated weight of ± 0.46ct colour and clarity G/I, si/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 One sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 4.07ct 20 sapphires. We did not check if the sapphires are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural sapphires and lab produced sapphires were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value. with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct 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 and sapphire for September. more info on birthstones
Hallmarks Illegible remains. more info on hallmarks
Dimensions top of ring 2,00 cm (0,79 inch) x 1,40 cm (0,55 inch) see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight 5,00 gram (3,21 dwt)
Ring size Continental EU: 54 & 17¼ , Size USA: 6¾ , Size UK: N
Resizing Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge). more info on ring sizes
Adin Reference Nº 23271-0609
Copyright photography Adin, fine antique jewellery
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