Belle Époque Diamond Scroll Ring in Gold and Platinum, circa 1910
**Some of this ring’s finest details are hidden when it is worn. Beneath the diamond-set scrolls, beautifully pierced goldwork speaks of a maker’s pride, extending care beyond the face presented to the world. Dating from circa 1910, this Belle Époque ring brings together the sparkle of old mine cut diamonds and the delicacy of platinum, with a quiet pleasure reserved for the wearer who knows to turn it over.**
Jewellery type: Diamond dress ring with an elongated openwork head.
Condition: Very good condition with light wear consistent with age.
Country of origin: unknown
Style:
Belle Époque.
The elongated head combines sweeping diamond-set scrolls with a central line of larger diamonds.
Open spaces lend lightness to the composition, while the fine platinum surface and delicate beaded edges
give this period ring the lace-like character associated with the style.
Period: circa 1910
Material: 14K yellow gold, touchstone tested, with a platinum top.
Technique: Pierced openwork, also known as ajour work, with decorative openings in the metal.
Fine millegrain edging, formed by minute beads of metal, outlines the diamond-set curves.
Additional information:
The beautifully worked ajour decoration on the reverse deserves particular attention.
Such care for a surface largely hidden when the ring is worn speaks of the pride the maker took in the work.
The precision and finish of these openings are among the details specialists examine when assessing
the quality of an antique jewel, offering an appreciation of craftsmanship that goes beyond its sparkling face.
Diamonds: 34 natural old mine cut diamonds with a combined estimated weight of 1.65 carats,
colour F–I and clarity VS–I.
Diamond weights, colour and clarity are approximate, as the stones were assessed in their settings
and were not removed for grading or weighing.
We individually screened every diamond in this ring using the EXA Natural Diamond Detector developed by Magilabs;
each test returned a natural-diamond result.
Traditional gemstone associations: Diamonds are traditionally associated with April
and symbolise enduring love and strength.
Hallmarks: None.
Dimensions: Width across the ring head, measured along the finger: 28.5 mm (1.12 in).
See photograph with a millimetre scale.
Weight: 7.0 g
Ring size: Continental EU 56; inner diameter 17.8 mm; approximately US 7½ and UK P.
Resizing: This ring can normally be resized free of charge.
An additional charge may apply for very substantial size adjustments;
please let us know the required size so that we can confirm.
Adin Reference Nº: 26273-00124
Photography © Adin Fine Antique & Vintage Jewellery.
