Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist
Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring by Unknown artist

Estate Edwardian Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring 1930

Unknown artist

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  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

    Condition: very good condition
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    Style: Between Edwardian and Art Deco - The Edwardian era or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910. The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son, Edward, marked the start of a new century and the end of the Victorian era. While Victoria had shunned society, Edward was the leader of a fashionable elite which set a style influenced by the art and fashions of continental Europe—perhaps because of the King's fondnessfor travel. The era was marked by significant shifts in politics as sections of society which had been largely excluded from wielding power in the past, such as common labourers and women, became increasingly politicised. Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966,referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional andmodern.
      -  See also: Edwardian and Art Deco or more info on styles

    Style specifics: As for its elegant design, this jewel has the finesse of an Edwardian piece reacting gracefully against the very geometrical forms of Art Deco that was strongly influenced by Cubism. However, because both Edwardian and Art Deco styles werecontemporaries of each other, we sometimes notice pieces - like this one - that carry both influences.

    Period: ca. 1930
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    Material: platinum (touchstone tested)
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    Extra information: Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

    Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

    Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.55ct. (colour and clarity: J/K, vs/si).
    Twelve old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.34ct. (colour and clarity: F/H, vs/si).

    - All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Also we have all diamonds screened by the IJGC - lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com)for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural!

    Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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    Hallmarks: No trace.
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    Dimensions: band width of top of ring 1,64 cm (0,65 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

    Weight: 3,00 gram (1,93 dwt)

    Ring size Continental: 55 & 17½ , Size US 7¼ , Size UK: O

    Resizing: Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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    Adin Reference Nº: 20218-0226

    Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewellery



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