Tango at midnight

Sparkling Toi & Moi ring with old-cut diamonds in gold & platinum, Germany circa 1910


€ 1,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Sparkling Toi & Moi ring with old-cut diamonds in gold & platinum, Germany circa 1910
Sparkling Toi & Moi ring with old-cut diamonds in gold & platinum, Germany circa 1910
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"May I have a tango at midnight?" asks Gerhard Wendland in his famous hit song, and the two large diamonds in this ring from the late years of the Belle Époque, which was created in Germany around 1910, appear to be united in dance. Rings of this type are referred to by the French term "Toi et Moi", meaning "You and I", and are classic engagement rings, as the two gemstones are seen as equal protagonists. Even Napoleon Bonaparte gave Joséphine such a ring to seal their romantic alliance. The two large gemstones were intended to symbolize the two lovers, individual and yet united, each fully-fledged in their own right and yet complementing each other. In this ring, two old-cut diamonds together weighing around 0.72 ct fulfill this symbolic function. They are presented in individual proportions, with a white color and good brilliance. The diamonds are set in platinum prongs to further enhance their white light. A curved gold ring band, set with platinum on the front, gives the ring a dancing dynamic. As the icing on the cake, a small diamond in a carreau setting is set between the two large old cuts, visually connecting them - is this a gentle hint that the young couple may soon be a threesome? The ring is in very good condition and beautifully crafted. We discovered it in Mecklenburg.
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Sparkling Toi & Moi ring with old-cut diamonds in gold & platinum, Germany circa 1910
Tango at midnight
€ 1,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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