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Antique Solitaire Ring With Old European Cut Diamond in Platinum & Gold, c. 1920

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Antique Solitaire Ring With Old European Cut Diamond in Platinum & Gold, c. 1920

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

These days, it is relatively uncommon for goldsmiths to combine metals of different colours within a single piece of jewellery. In the 19th century, however, this was quite standard. Around the mid-century, for instance, pieces were created that used a variety of gold alloys simultaneously, achieving naturalistic colouring in the depiction of flowers and foliage. Towards the end of the century, jewellery was typically crafted from yellow or rose gold and fitted with a decorative front in silver or platinum – giving the piece a white appearance from the front, while showing warm yellow or reddish tones from the side. The ring presented here, dating from around 1920, combines rose gold, platinum and white gold, creating a richly textured visual impression. At its centre sits an old-cut diamond of approximately 0.68 carats. The stone glows with a warm white hue and displays natural inclusions, which do not, however, diminish its brilliance – the diamond has a beautiful fire. The stone is set in a hexagonal platinum mount atop white gold. Platinum had become extremely costly following the Russian Revolution and was therefore used sparingly. Crafting the understructure from white gold conserved precious material while preserving the bright, white appearance of the ring’s central element. The band, by contrast, is made of rose gold, which adds a warm glow and offers a charming counterpoint to the cooler tones of the setting. We are particularly fond of this ring for its calm, classical design – delicate and elegant – combined with the fine quality of the diamond. A ring to be worn and cherished every day.

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A ring with a single, large diamond is today considered the classic engagement ring. Here, the precious (and, according to legend, indestructible) stone stands for eternity - which is thus intended to underline the duration of the promise made with it.

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€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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