Contemporary Engagement Ring with a 1.13 ct Vintage Diamond, From Our Workshop

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Contemporary Engagement Ring with a 1.13 ct Vintage Diamond, From Our Workshop

€ 4,790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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

Among all gemstones, among all of nature’s treasures, one stone stands out above the rest. The diamond has always been the king of all jewellery, and the epitome of precious jewellery. Its fire, its brilliance, and its pure white colour make it the most coveted gemstone, the star of any piece of jewellery: This ring from our workshop is designed to showcase a select, large diamond to its best advantage. In our daily work with antique pieces of jewellery, we have seen countless wonderful diamond rings. Many of them showcased their gemstones in a captivating light and appealed to us with their design language or style. However, for all customers who prefer a new, previously unworn ring, we have combined all these qualities into a single piece: This ring is—in our opinion—the essence of elegant form and the finest materials, and perhaps the most beautiful way to wear a diamond. The ring’s structure widens in several stepped tiers. Smaller diamonds pave the way from the ring band until the large diamond, held in place by four flat prongs, shines brilliantly at the center of the ring. This platinum ring features a brilliant-cut diamond that captivates with its 1.13-carat weight and excellent colour (rare white+ / F). It has a few inclusions and is classified as piqué (P1), but the slight veins running through the stone hardly detract from its brilliance and fire. The ring’s design draws inspiration from the Art Deco styles of the 1920s. It is based on an elegant geometric pattern of squares and circles that interlock and are staggered to form the ring and its front face. With this design, we aim to evoke the Berlin of the 1920s, when the city was a metropolis of film, theater, and numerous revues, shining brightly in the spotlight of the stage. When viewed from the side, the ring reveals delicate engravings that enliven the surfaces with subtle reliefs. Thanks to its design, the ring also allows plenty of light to reach the diamonds, letting them sparkle to their fullest. At the same time, it is designed to be flat, and even the large diamond sits close to the finger, making the ring comfortable to wear.

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A ring with a single, large diamond is considered the classic engagement ring today. Here, the precious (and, according to legend, indestructible) stone symbolizes eternity—which is meant to underscore the lasting nature of the promise made with it. New York jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany played a significant role in this tradition. Tiffany first sold such rings through his mail-order catalog in 1886 and specifically marketed them as engagement gifts. In fact, however, the tradition of viewing a diamond ring as a symbolic piece of jewellery is far older. As early as 1477, according to historical accounts, Duchess Mary of Burgundy received a diamond ring as a pledge of fidelity from her future husband, Maximilian of Habsburg. Another interesting chapter in this story can still be traced today in the artistic city of Florence. Here, Piero de’ Medici chose the diamond ring as his personal coat of arms, or “imprese.” The son of Cosimo and father of Lorenzo il Magnifico had this ring—adorned with a single diamond set around a ribbon bearing the inscription “SEMPER,” meaning “always”—affixed to all the buildings under his supervision, as well as to everyday objects. Families associated with the Medici, such as the Rucellai, adopted this symbol: we can still see it today on the façade of their city palace. Even in the days of the Medici, the diamond ring was thus a symbol of eternity.

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€ 4,790.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

Our Promise

We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

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