Luxurious Déco Diamond Ring in Platinum by Alfons Grupp, Pforzheim, c. 1925

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Luxurious Déco Diamond Ring in Platinum by Alfons Grupp, Pforzheim, c. 1925

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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!

During the Art Deco era, jewellery of cool elegance and the utmost luxury emerged in Europe and around the world. Intoxicated by the speed of the new automobiles, delighted by the bubbles of champagne, and still dizzy from the sight of the new skyscrapers, a unique design language emerged: Bright colours, shiny metal, and richly set with sparkling gemstones—such were the pieces of jewellery of this new era. This ring originates from this period, combining the radiant white of the diamonds with the cool gleam of solid platinum to unleash a true symphony of light. The ring face gently widens at first, then curves inward again to form an elongated boat shape. Its surface is adorned with delicate sawtooth motifs and sparkling milgrains. Two beautiful old-cut diamonds totaling 0.24 carats form the sparkling focal point of the design, which also features additional diamond roses. According to the hallmark, the piece is the work of the Pforzheim jewellery manufacturer Alfons Grupp. The design, materials, and craftsmanship of this wonderfully preserved piece of jewellery are characterized by exceptional finesse. A stunning testament to German Art Deco!

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The 1920s and 1930s marked the heyday of white jewellery. Platinum jewellery, in particular, experienced its first major surge in popularity. Although the metal had been known since ancient times, it was largely overlooked for a long time—not least because its high melting point (1,768 °C) made it difficult to work with for many years. In Spanish, it was even referred to somewhat disparagingly as “platina” (“little silver” / “little silver”), from which our modern name is derived. It wasn’t until the turn of the 20th century that improved smelting techniques paved the way for the metal’s triumphant rise, as it allowed for far finer and more intricate work than gold or even silver. The world’s most precious metal at the time was prized above all for its light colour, which brilliantly enhances the effect of white diamonds. It was precisely this combination that gave rise to pieces of jewellery of that radiant, cool elegance so favored by Art Deco.

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€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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