Five old
cushion cut emeralds diamonds in a bright shade of green comprise the horizontal and vertical centre of this original
Art Deco dinner ring.
Millegrained openwork detailing separates the
emeralds, which are rub over set in box collets and accented at each of their four intermediate points by an
old cut diamond to complete the ring's central
marquise shape. The ring's outer edge forms a concentric
marquise-shaped element, which is grain set with
old cut diamonds around and between the
emeralds set at its cardinal points. The deep green
emeralds have a combined weight of 0.50
carat. Set entirely in
platinum, this
antique diamond and
emerald dinner ring shows an exceptional level of 1920s era craftsmanship in its decorative
gallery, intricately-carved shoulders, and the laurel leaf
engraving on its
shank.
Cushion Cut
First introduced to the jewellery market in the early 1800’s, the cushion cut diamond is rich with diamond history. Cut into a square or rectangular shape with rounded corners and sides, it's considered by many to be a more vintage version of the round cut diamond.
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Millegrain
A granular relief pattern design on metal, produced using a chisel. The effect produces slightly raised bumps and was often used in antique pieces through to the late Art Deco era.
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Engraving
The practice of incising a design or inscription on a hard surface of metal, created by cutting grooves into it, by hand or machine. Engraving was very popular during the Victorian era to create a scrolled pattern on the gallery or shoulders of a ring.
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Art Deco
This term refers to the decorative art style of the 1920s and 1930s. Bold geometric shapes and opulence characterized the style of the era.
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Marquise
The shape of a cut gemstone or the shape of a design of a ring or other piece of jewellery, credited to King Louis XV of France. The marquise shape is distinctive due to its oval shape, with pointed ends.
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Platinum
A metal prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion. It first became widely used in jewellery in the late nineteenth century, when methods were found to make it more easily workable. It features heavily in the delicate Edwardian jewellery of the first decades of the twentieth century.
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Antique
A collectible object, which has more value because of its age or the era it was created in. It is considered that to be ‘antique’, an item should have been made over 100 years ago.
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Gallery
The part of a ring that sits on top of the finger and supports the bezel. The gallery is sometimes engraved, pierced or open sided with patterns.
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Old Cut
A term used to describe the cut of a stone, usually cut prior to 1910. They are characterized by having small tables, large culets and rounded outline with a high crown. They were cut so to produce optimal levels of fire, seen best in candlelight.
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Diamond
Derived from the Greek meaning ‘unbreakable’, diamond is a mineral, considered to be the most beautiful and rare of all gemstones. Diamond has been associated with love for centuries.
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Emerald
Named so from the Greek ‘green stone’, emerald is coloured by the trace elements chromium or, less often, vanadium. Emeralds have been mined in Egypt since the 4th century BC. Emerald is a stone that is said to open the heart chakra and symbolize ‘successful love’. It is green variety of the Beryl family, a species that also includes aquamarine, morganite and red beryl. The most desirable emeralds are mined in Muzo, Colombia, though emeralds are also being mined in other areas of South America, Central and Eastern Africa, Madagascar, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia. Read more
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Carat
A weight measurement of a gemstone or gold. The term is derived from the ancient used of carob seeds to balance scales when selling amounts of gold or gemstones. The term is often shortened to ‘ct’.
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Shank
The section of the ring which fits round the finger. Also known as a band.
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Cut
One of the most defining characteristics of a diamond is its cut. While high grades of color, clarity, and carat weight affect a diamond, it's the cut that determines the symmetry of the stone's facets, its overall proportions, and its ability to reflect light. An expertly cut diamond will achieve high levels of brilliance, sparkle, and durability. For more information and cut types, see The Four C's.
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Gemstone:
Diamond
Stone Shape:
Old Cut
Carat Weight:
1.30 Total
Colour:
G
Clarity:
VS1
Metal:
Platinum
Age:
1920s, Art Deco
SKU:
S219/W11900N
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