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There is a particular pleasure in wearing a jewel like this: small, unexpected and quietly playful, as if a bright little creature has chosen to settle on the fabric for a while. This French late Victorian brooch, circa 1890, brings a touch of movement and mischief to clothing, catching the eye with flashes of diamond light and colour. It is less a formal ornament than a moment of sensory delight, made to be noticed close at hand.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

Style
Late Victorian – In the final decades of Queen Victoria’s reign, jewellery became increasingly varied, imaginative and personal. Alongside historic revival styles, jewellers explored naturalistic motifs, colourful gemstone combinations and lighter, more playful designs. The Aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese taste and the early stirrings of Art Nouveau all helped shape this refined and sometimes whimsical late Victorian language.
See also: late-Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period – The reign of Queen Victoria, commonly known as the Victorian era, is often divided into three broad phases: the Romantic period, the Grand period and the Late or Aesthetic period. This jewel belongs to the latter phase, when jewellery design became lighter, more refined and more open to naturalistic and artistic inspiration.

This insect brooch is a fine example of that taste: a jewel in which natural form, bright gemstones and diamond-set brilliance are combined with decorative imagination. Its lively composition and richly coloured body reflect the late Victorian love of jewels that were not only precious, but also witty, animated and full of character.

Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Nature

Theme
a stylised insect, probably inspired by a beetle

Material 18K
warm yellow gold with a subtle reddish hue
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Diamonds
Eleven old brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.25 ct, colour G to I and clarity VS to I
- Any stated diamond weights, colour grades and clarity grades are approximate unless otherwise noted, as diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the jewel.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified through the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
One sapphire with an approximate total weight of 0.45 ct
Two rubies with an approximate total weight of 0.06 ct

Two emeralds with an approximate total weight of 0.60 ct

All stated coloured stone weights are approximate unless otherwise noted, as stones are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the jewel.
Gemstones are often treated to improve their colour or clarity. The stones in this jewel have not been tested for treatment unless otherwise stated.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July sapphire for September and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks
The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
3,76 cm (1,48 inch) x 1,27 cm (0,50 inch)
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Weight
9,30 gram (5,98 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26050-00266

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An exquisite French Victorian brooch, circa 1860, breathes the romance of its era with a miniature painting emblematic of Madame de Pompadour's influential presence at the court of Louis XV. Exemplary of the Romantic Victorian Period's artistry, it presents an array of 49 natural rose-cut diamonds adorning 18k yellow gold with silver detailing. This fine piece is marked by the French eagle's head hallmark, denoting its rich provenance and superb condition—a testament to its storied past.

Madame de Pompadour - Madame de Pompadour was a member of the French court and was the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to 1751, and remained influential as court favourite until her death.

Pompadour took charge of the king's schedule and was a valued aide and advisor, despite her frail health and many political enemies. She secured titles of nobility for herself and her relatives, and built a network of clients and supporters. She was particularly careful not to alienate the Queen, Marie Leszczynska. On 8 February 1756, the Marquise de Pompadour was named as the thirteenth lady in waiting to the queen, a position considered the most prestigious at the court, which accorded her with honors.

Pompadour was a major patroness of architecture and decorative arts, especially porcelain. She was a patroness of the philosophes of the Enlightenment, including Voltaire.

Hostile critics at the time generally tarred her as a malevolent political influence, but historians are more favorable, emphasizing her successes as a patroness of the arts and a champion of French pride. Art historian Melissa Hyde argues that the critiques of Pompadour were driven by fears over the overturning of social and gender hierarchies that Pompadour's power and influence, as a woman who was not born into the aristocracy, represented. (From Wikipedia)

Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: excellent condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: France

Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
  -  See also: Victorian or more info on styles

Style specifics: The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period: ca. 1860
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Theme: Madame de Pompadour

Material: 18k yellow gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique
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Technique: miniature painting

Diamond(s): 49 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamonds are 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.
  -  (more info on birthstones)

Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
  -  (more info on hallmarks)

Dimensions: width 3,62 cm (1,43 inch)

Weight: 7,80 gram (5,02 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19101-00108

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An elegant Art Deco engagement ring from around 1920, masterfully shaped in platinum, encapsulates the sophistication of its time with a harmony of geometric aesthetics inherent to the movement. This Belgian jewel features an assemblage of seventeen old European and mine cut diamonds, culminating in an approximate total weight of 1.67 carats, a silent ode to the depth of commitment they symbolise. It is a timeless testament to love, with each diamond reflecting a story, making it an heirloom piece that transcends the mere passage of time and celebrates April's birthstone.

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

Condition: very good condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco - 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 and modern.
  -  See also: Art Deco or more info on styles

Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1920
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: platinum
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Extra information (02): 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 a weight of 1.31ct. (colour and clarity: I/J, vs/si).
16 old mine single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.36ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, si/i).

Total diamond count: 17 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.67 crt.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
  -  (more info on birthstones)

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: diameter top 1,38 cm (0,54 inch)

Weight: 4,40 gram (2,83 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 54 & 17¼ , Size US 6¾ , Size UK: N

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 19157-00036

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This vintage bar brooch, crafted around 1920 in 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcases the clean, stylised lines characteristic of the Art Deco era. Set with 24 old brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 2.64 carats, the brooch’s linear design captures the bold geometry and refined simplicity that defined the Roaring Twenties.

Antique jewelry object group
bar brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - 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 and modern.
See also: Art Deco
more info on styles

Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
24 old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 2.64ct colour and clarity F/J, vs/si

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
7,00 cm (2,76 inch) x 4,60 cm (1,81 inch)
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Weight
5,40 gram (3,47 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24320-00201

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An exquisite circa 1850 Victorian brooch, emblematic of the Romantic Period, exudes sentimentality with its ornate design and Mother Nature inspiration. Fashioned in 18K yellow gold, it features eight natural rubies approximating 0.20ct amidst a cluster of 73 rose cut diamonds and senailles, culminating in a 'Bird of Paradise' theme. Though its origin remains a mystery, the craftsmanship reveals a storied past, echoing an era where romantic symbolism and Gothic Renaissance patterns were in vogue, reflective of Queen Victoria's own love story.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
more info on styles

Style specifics
The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period
ca. 1850
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Bird of paradise

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
Eight old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.77ct colour and clarity G/J, vs/si
73 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Eight natural rubies with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
width 5,21 cm (2,05 inch)
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Weight
15,40 gram (9,90 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22031-00004

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Circa 1920, a pair of transitional late Belle Époque to early Art Deco drop earrings in platinum and 18ct yellow gold, each centred with an oval sapphire, together weighing approximately 12.40 carats, within a fine border of 58 diamonds and suspended from a diamond set terminal. The openwork backs and delicate millegraining keep the look light on the ear, yet the crisp oval frames hint at the decade to come.

Jewellery Type
earrings

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Transitional, late Belle Époque moving towards early Art Deco, roughly the 1910s to early 1920s. See also: Art Deco.

Belle Époque (French for “Beautiful Era”) is a retrospective label for European taste from the late nineteenth century up to 1914, often associated in jewellery with lightness, elegance, and a preference for refined sparkle that later gives way to early Art Deco geometry.
Overview of style periods: style periods

Style specifics
This piece sits between late Belle Époque and early Art Deco, combining Belle Époque lightness with the first clearer, more structured lines.

Belle Époque
In jewellery, Belle Époque design is typically airy and refined, often using platinum or platinum topped gold, with diamonds set in openwork and finished with very fine detailing, for example millegrain, garland and ribbon motifs, bows, and lace like effects.

Early Art Deco
Early Art Deco begins to favour stronger geometry and symmetry, sharper outlines, and clearer contrast, while keeping precious materials and meticulous workmanship. Typical cues include stepped forms, a more architectural layout, and precisely placed accent stones.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.24ct
56 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.40ct

Total diamond count
58 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 0.64 crt with an average colour and clarity F/H, vvs/si

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stones
Two sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 12.40ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
3,00 cm (1,18 inch) x 1,76 cm (0,69 inch)
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Weight
6,30 gram (4,05 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26007-00010

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This turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau engagement ring, dating back to circa 1900, is an enchanting embodiment of style and romance. Its two-toned band harmoniously blends 18K yellow gold with white accents, highlighting one old European cut diamond, complemented by 22 old brilliant cuts and six orient saltwater seed pearls. The design showcases the era's signature whiplash curves and organic motifs, capturing the period's essence of integrating art into everyday life.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Nouveau - Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied art - especially the decorative arts - that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890–1905).

The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art". It is also known as Jugendstil, German for "youth style", named after the magazine Jugend, which promoted it, and in Italy, Stile Liberty from the department store in London, Liberty & Co., which popularised the style, and in Holland as “Sla-olie-stijl”, Dutch for “salad oil style” after a advertisement poster for this product that was made in that style.

A reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it is characterized by organic, especially floral and other plant-inspired motifs, as well as highly stylized, flowing curvilinear forms. Art Nouveau is an approach to design according to which artists should work on everything from architecture to furniture, making art part of everyday life. Although Art Nouveau fell out of favour with the arrival of 20th-century modernist styles, it is seen today as an important bridge between the historicism of Neoclassicism and modernism.
  -  See also: Art Nouveau
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Style specifics
Art Nouveau - Although Art Nouveau took on distinctly localised tendencies as its geographic spread increase some general characteristics are indicative of the form. A description published in Pan magazine of Hermann Obrist's wall-hanging Cyclamen (1894) described it as "sudden violent curves generated by the crack of a whip", which became well known during the early spread of Art Nouveau.

Subsequently, not only did the work itself become better known as The Whiplash, but the term "whiplash" is frequently applied to the characteristic curves employed by Art Nouveau artists. Such decorative "whiplash" motifs, formed by dynamic, undulating, and flowing lines in a syncopated rhythm, are found throughout the architecture, painting, sculpture, and other forms of Art Nouveau design.(from: Wikipedia)

Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum. (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.75ct
22 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.73ct

Total diamond count
23 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.48 crt with an average colour and clarity H/J, 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.
All diamonds we offer are screened by www.ijgc-worldwide.com for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Six lustrous real orient salt water seed pearls

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
length of top of ring 2,85 cm (1,12 inch)
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Weight
5,80 gram (3,73 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 60 & 19¼ , Size USA: 9¼ , Size UK: S

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21042-00185

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Circa 1750 Iberian Baroque pendent earrings in 18ct yellow gold, each composed of two oval panels linked by a foliate bow and crowned with airy openwork. Set throughout with a lively scatter of emeralds in square and rectangular cuts, their cool green flashing against warm gold and fine beaded borders. The domed, closed back construction gives pleasing depth in profile, with a gentle swing when worn.

Jewellery Type
pendent earrings

Condition
good condition
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Country of origin
Iberian Peninsula (Spain or Portugal)

Style

Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style that dominated Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. Often described as "the leading style in European art between the Mannerist and Rococo periods, characterised by dynamic movement, heightened emotion, and bold expression."
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period
ca. 1750
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
58 emeralds

Birthstones
Emerald is the birthstone (or month stone) for May.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
4,70 cm (1,85 inch) x 2,80 cm (1,10 inch)
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Weight
8,60 gram (5,53 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25115-00313

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This beautifully preserved 19th-century Italian micromosaic suite (formed by hand from minute pieces of coloured glass) comprises a brooch and matching pair of earrings, each finely worked with early Christian symbols on a rich red ground. Doves, the Chi-Rho monogram, Alpha and Omega, grapes and wheat speak of faith, eternity and the Eucharist. The brooch bears a Vatican workshop stamp, linking this Victorian suite to a Roman atelier, the Vatican Mosaic Studio, known for exceptional craftsmanship and giving it a rare resonance after nearly a century and a half.

Jewellery Type
Parure, comprising a brooch and matching pair of earrings, presented in its original fitted case.

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Italy, Rome

Style
Italian Grand Tour micromosaic jewellery See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
This suite belongs to the 19th-century Italian micromosaic tradition, closely associated with Rome and with Grand Tour jewellery. Its red-ground mosaic panels combine very fine glass tesserae with early Christian symbolism, including doves, the Chi-Rho monogram, Alpha and Omega, grapes and wheat. The gold mounts, with their beaded, wirework and archaeological-revival details, reflect the 19th-century taste for jewels inspired by antiquity and early Christian art.

Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Early Christian iconography, as revived in 19th-century Roman micromosaic jewellery

Theme
Christian symbolism, with doves, the Chi-Rho monogram (one of the earliest monograms for Christ), Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end), grapes and wheat, all referring to faith, eternity and the Eucharist.

Material
18K yellow gold with silver settings for the micromosaic panels
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Technique
Micromosaic, a highly refined form of mosaic work in which minute pieces of coloured glass, known as tesserae, are set closely together to create detailed images. In 19th-century Rome, especially in the circle of the Vatican mosaic workshops, such work reached an exceptional level of precision. The tiny glass pieces, often made from drawn glass threads known as smalti filati, allowed craftsmen to create images with a painterly delicacy. In this suite, the micromosaic panels are set into silver trays within the gold jewels, with mother-of-pearl backing visible on the lower parts of the earrings.

Extra information
This suite belongs to the refined 19th-century Roman micromosaic tradition, closely associated with the mosaic workshops of Rome and the Vatican. Minute glass tesserae were used to create images of remarkable detail, often with a painterly delicacy. Jewels of this type were especially admired by travellers on the Grand Tour, and examples with early Christian iconography form a distinctive group within Italian micromosaic jewellery.

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Micromosaic jewels became especially admired in 19th-century Rome, where tiny pieces of coloured glass were arranged with extraordinary precision to form miniature images. The finest Roman micromosaic work was closely associated with the Vatican mosaic workshops, whose craftsmen developed an exceptional level of technical refinement. Many such jewels were acquired by travellers on the Grand Tour (the educational journey through Europe, especially Italy, undertaken by wealthy travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries), while trained mosaicists also supplied visitors from workshops and stands near the Spanish Steps, the heart of Rome’s foreign visitors’ quarter. This suite is particularly interesting because its decoration does not show the more common Roman ruins or floral subjects, but early Christian symbols such as doves, the Chi-Rho monogram, Alpha and Omega, grapes and wheat.

Hallmarks
The brooch bears a Vatican workshop stamp, showing the crossed keys beneath the papal tiara. The crossed keys are the keys of Saint Peter, symbolising the spiritual authority traditionally associated with the papacy, while the tiara refers to the papal office itself.
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Dimensions
Diameter brooch: 3,90 cm (1,54 inch); height earrings: 4,90 cm (1,93 inch)
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Weight
28,50 gram (18,33 dwt)

Fitted case
Preserved in its fitted case

Adin Reference Nº
26127-00287

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This vintage 1930s Art Deco engagement ring radiates timeless glamour. Crafted in platinum, it reflects the iconic Art Deco aesthetic with geometric precision. The centrepiece is a vintage emerald-cut diamond (approx. 0.60 carat), surrounded by 18 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Engagement rings gained popularity in the 1930s, particularly those set with diamonds. This vintage example includes 18 rubies, adding a vivid touch of splendour.

For those seeking a piece that expresses vintage romance and exclusivity, this Art Deco jewel with radiant diamonds and vivid rubies offers a refined and lasting choice. It celebrates commitment in style.

Antique jewellery object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown. Despite careful examination, no hallmarks or distinctive features could be identified that would allow us to attribute this jewel to a specific country. Its materials and construction, however, allow us to confidently date it to around 1930.

Style
Art Deco – Art Deco is an eclectic design style that originated in Paris in the early 20th century. It reached its height in the 1920s and 1930s and was applied to architecture, decorative arts, fashion and jewellery. See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motifs and geometric forms are typical of the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the flowing forms of Art Nouveau and embraced modernist influences. Its appeal lay in decorative refinement without political ideology.

Period
ca. 1930
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Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Betrothal rings existed in Roman times but became standardised in the West only from the late 19th century. The first recorded diamond engagement ring was offered by Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy in 1477.

Diamonds
Total number of diamonds: 19
Diamond 1: emerald cut, estimated weight ± 0.60 carat
Diamonds 2–19: single brilliant cut (8/8), estimated total weight ± 0.54 carat

Total diamond weight
Approx. 1.14 carat in total, with an average colour and clarity grade of G/I, VS/SI

To protect the original setting, all assessments of diamond weight, colour and clarity were carried out while the stones remained mounted. As such, values are given as expert estimates.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. to determine whether they are natural or synthetic. All diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Total number of rubies: 18
The rubies were not tested for origin, as both natural and lab-produced rubies were commonly used during this period. In this case, the distinction does not affect the historical or aesthetic value of the jewel.
It is a common practice to treat gemstones to enhance clarity or colour. This item has not been tested in that regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
No hallmarks present. The ring was carefully examined, but no visible or legible marks could be identified. In our practice, it is not uncommon to encounter jewellery without hallmarks. For this reason, all pieces are tested with the touchstone, even when hallmarks are present.
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Dimensions
Top of ring: 12.5 mm (0.49 inch) x 14.1 mm (0.56 inch)
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Weight
3.70 gram (2.38 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 54 & 17¼, Size USA: 6¾, Size UK: N

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme adjustments a small fee may apply).
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Adin Reference Nº
23249-00100

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Also known as estate jewelry in the US.

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Circa 1900, a Belle Epoque diamond ring in 18 carat white gold, centred on one old European cut diamond between two old brilliant cut diamonds, each in a smooth bezel. The open scroll shoulders, set with rose cut diamonds and fine millegrain, give that unmistakable Belle Epoque airiness: elegant, restrained, and quietly romantic. It catches the light with a softer shimmer rather than a shout, and feels like a jewel made to be worn and kept. Total weight of the three principal diamonds approximately 1.80 carats.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
something between the Late-Victorian and Belle Epoque style - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.

Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament.
And the Belle Époque style (Belle Époque is French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms. In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era.
See also: late-Victorian
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Style specifics
The Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century from the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and lasted until World War I (1914-18).

Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms.

In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era.

In the Belle Époque cheap coal and cheap labour contributed to the cult of the orchid and made possible the perfection of fruits grown under glass, as the apparatus of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs were more prominently featured in fashion than ever before, as haute couture was invented in Paris, the centre of the Belle Époque, where fashion began to move in a yearly cycle; in Paris restaurants such as Maxim's achieved a new splendour and cachet as places for the rich to parade, and the Opéra Garnier devoted enormous spaces to staircases as similar show places.

After mid-century, railways linked all the major cities of Europe to spa towns like Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were rigorously divided into first-class and second-class, but the super-rich now began to commission private railway coaches, as exclusivity was a hallmark of opulent luxury. Bohemian lifestyles gained a different glamour, pursued in the cabarets of Montmartre.

Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.80ct
Two old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct
Fourteen rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Total diamond count without rose cuts
Three pcs.

Total diamond weight without rose cuts
approx. 1.80 crt with an average colour and clarity H/J, vs/si

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,81 cm (0,71 inch)
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Weight
4,20 gram (2,70 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 54 & 17¼ , Size USA: 6¾ , Size UK: N

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
25351-00042

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A radiant necklace from the Southern Netherlands, circa 1820, crafted in 18K yellow gold with fine filigree and granulation work. The design showcases fourteen oval citrines, their honeyed glow framed by delicate scrolls of gold wire. Both Georgian and early Victorian in spirit, this jewel reflects the transition of taste between eras, blending opulence with refined lace-like artistry. The cornucopia hallmark affirms its regional origin, while its generous proportions and luminous stones evoke the elegance of early 19th-century fashion. A jewel of distinction, still in very good condition, offering a timeless glimpse of its age.

Jewellery Type
necklace

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
"The Southern Netherlands" refers to the historical term used for the southern region that encompasses present-day Belgium and the southern part of the Netherlands. (Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands in 1831.)

Style
Pre-Victorian -
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Period
ca. 1820
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. This technique demand very high skills and precision from the maker. And filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrane) which is a delicate kind of jewel work made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver or stitching of the same curving motifs. It often suggests lace and French from 1660 to the late 19th century. It should not be confused with ajoure jewellery work; while both have many open areas, filigree involves threads being soldered together to form an object and ajoure involves holes being punched, drilled, or cut through an existing piece of metal. (from: Wikipedia)

Precious stones
Fourteen oval citrine stones
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Citrine is the birthstone (or month stone) for November.
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Hallmarks
The hallmark found (the cornucopia or horn of plenty) in this jewel was used in the former Southern Netherlands (now Belgium) between 1815 and 1832.
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Dimensions
length 42,50 cm (16,73 inch) height center piece 3,28 cm (1,29 inch)
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Weight
50,10 gram (32,21 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25125-00132

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A rare survivor from around 1600, this transitional Renaissance to Baroque cluster ring embodies the discerning taste of early European connoisseurs. Crafted in yellow gold and silver, it holds nine table cut diamonds of exceptional calibre, their harmonious brilliance a testament to refined selection and mastery. Such uniform quality in stones of this period is extraordinarily rare, marking this jewel as one likely commissioned by a family of distinction. Rings of this type were not uncommon in their time and are frequently depicted in portraits of the late Renaissance and early Baroque period, where they adorned the hands of nobility and the well-to-do. If only jewels could speak, this ring would recount stories of lineage, prestige, and the dawn of diamond connoisseurship.

This jewel is part of Adin’s curated collection of early European masterpieces, representing over four centuries of jewellery history.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
Very good condition. The ring has been preserved with remarkable care, retaining its structural integrity and original character. The central diamond is secured by a pin running through its centre from the top and fixed with tin along the inner side, a technique entirely typical for this period. As a result, the stone can turn slightly, which is consistent with its age and method of setting. Minor traces of wear add to its authenticity and charm.
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Country of origin
Unknown. While no conclusive documentation exists, the refined craftsmanship and stylistic characteristics suggest that this jewel could have originated in one of the major European centres of the late Renaissance, such as Italy, the Southern Netherlands, or possibly Germany. Each of these regions was known for its mastery in early diamond setting and the subtle harmony of gold and silver work.

Style
It is uncertain whether this jewel should be classified as Renaissance or Baroque. What is relatively certain, however, is that it was created at the very moment when these two great styles met, a period of artistic transformation when classical restraint began to yield to movement and exuberance.
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Style specifics
Baroque, which emerged shortly before 1600, evolved from the Renaissance tradition and flourished across Europe until the Rococo era around 1730. Originating in Italy and spreading through Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, Spain, and Portugal, it combined grandeur with vitality. Its sculptural lines, flowing ornament and sense of movement reflect the era’s fascination with light and emotion, in contrast to the balanced symmetry of Renaissance design and the later asymmetry of Rococo.

Period
Around 1600 marks the transition from the measured harmony of the Renaissance to the more expressive energy of early Baroque design. This was a time when craftsmanship flourished under the influence of both classical ideals and the emerging taste for opulence that would soon define the seventeenth century.
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 14K
yellow gold and silver This refined combination of metals was typical for precious jewellery of the late Renaissance and early Baroque period. The use of silver around the diamonds enhanced their brightness, while the warmth of gold provided a soft contrast that remains timelessly beautiful.
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Technique
The table cut diamonds are set on foil, a refined technique used to heighten their brilliance and depth. By reflecting light through the carefully faceted stones, this method enhanced their luminosity even in candlelight, revealing the skill of the early diamond cutters and the jewellers who mastered this delicate art.

Extra information
The diamonds in this ring display an exceptionally high quality. In all our years in the trade, we have never encountered a jewel of this age set entirely with stones of such uniform and outstanding calibre.

Diamonds
Nine table cut diamonds. The exact weight of the stones is unknown, which is customary in our trade for early cuts. Each diamond was carefully selected for its clarity and proportion, and together they create a rare harmony of light. Such uniform quality in stones of this period is seldom encountered and reflects the exceptional taste and means of the original patron.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone for April and has long been associated with strength, purity, and everlasting love. Its symbolism of constancy made it a cherished choice for jewels of sentiment throughout history, a meaning that still endures today.
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Hallmarks
No hallmarks are present, which is not unusual for jewellery of this early period. Hallmarking systems were still developing around 1600 and often applied inconsistently across regions. The absence of marks therefore aligns with its age and craftsmanship rather than detracting from its authenticity.
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Dimensions
The width at the top of the ring measures 1.31 cm (0.52 inch).
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Weight
3,70 gram (2,38 dwt)
The lightness of the design is typical for the period and reflects the delicate balance between strength and refinement that characterises early European craftsmanship.

Ring size Continental EU: 49 & 15¾ , Size USA: 5 , Size UK: J

Resizing
We offer complimentary resizing for this ring so it may be worn comfortably and securely. Only in cases requiring an exceptional adjustment may a small fee apply. Our goldsmiths take the utmost care to preserve the integrity and historical character of each jewel during the resizing process.
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Adin Reference Nº
25296-00103

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A Late Victorian ring, circa 1880, centred by a softly glowing opal within a border of rose cut diamonds. The warm red gold setting and finely pierced openwork gallery give the jewel a delicate height, allowing light to pass beneath the stones. Gentle flashes of colour move across the opal, held in contrast by the subdued sparkle of the antique diamonds, making this a refined and quietly enchanting Victorian ring.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of the decorative arts during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). The period is known for its eclectic revival and reinterpretation of historical styles, as well as for the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, fittings and interior decoration. Victorian design is often associated with a rich and sometimes lavish use of ornament. The Arts and Crafts Movement, the Aesthetic Movement, the Anglo-Japanese style and Art Nouveau all have their beginnings in the later Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts generally divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as the Victorian era (1837-1901), into three main periods: the Romantic Victorian Period (1837-1860), the Grand Victorian Period (1860-1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880-1901).

We consider this jewel to belong to the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewellery from this period gradually moved away from the heavier forms of the mid-Victorian years towards smaller, more refined and often more romantic pieces. Whimsical motifs, diamonds and brightly coloured gemstones were frequently used in finely worked, feminine jewels.

Period
ca. 1880
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Material 18K
red gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Twenty rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
One opal with an approximate total weight of 3.00ct

Gemstones are often treated to improve their colour or clarity. The stones in this piece have not been tested for treatment unless otherwise stated.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April opal for October
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
1,85 cm (0,73 inch) x 1,52 cm (0,60 inch)
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Weight
3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 57 & 18¼ , Size USA: 8 , Size UK: P½

Resizing
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Adin Reference Nº
26089-00321

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A ca. 1900 Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau pendant in 18K gold, its softly curving form set with translucent blue enamel leaves and a small old cut diamond. The design has a quiet, hand-worked charm, balancing the organic spirit of Art Nouveau with the more restrained character of Arts and Crafts. Light in scale yet full of period atmosphere, it feels both decorative and intimate.

Jewellery Type
pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Nouveau - Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied art - especially the decorative arts - that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890–1905).

The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art". It is also known as Jugendstil, German for "youth style", named after the magazine Jugend, which promoted it, and in Italy, Stile Liberty from the department store in London, Liberty & Co., which popularised the style, and in Holland as “Sla-olie-stijl”, Dutch for “salad oil style” after a advertisement poster for this product that was made in that style.

A reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it is characterized by organic, especially floral and other plant-inspired motifs, as well as highly stylized, flowing curvilinear forms. Art Nouveau is an approach to design according to which artists should work on everything from architecture to furniture, making art part of everyday life. Although Art Nouveau fell out of favour with the arrival of 20th-century modernist styles, it is seen today as an important bridge between the historicism of Neoclassicism and modernism.
See also: Art Nouveau
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Style specifics
Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau - The pendant shows stylised botanical forms and curving lines characteristic of the period around 1900, combining the organic vocabulary of Art Nouveau with the more restrained and artisanal spirit of Arts and Crafts.

Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Stylised botanical motif

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques).

Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.04ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/si

- Any diamond weights, colour grades, and clarity stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
"750" indicating 18K gold
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Dimensions
3,00 cm (1,18 inch) x 1,70 cm (0,67 inch)
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Weight
1,80 gram (1,16 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26065-00291

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This exquisite piece, crafted in 14K white gold and platinum, embodies the refined harmony of Art Deco Japonisme. The striking contrast of diamonds, onyx, and blood coral reflects the bold yet balanced aesthetic inspired by Japanese artistry. Diamonds bring brilliance, onyx adds depth and definition, while the engraved coral—reminiscent of traditional Japanese floral motifs—introduces a touch of natural elegance. This brooch captures the essence of structured geometry and serene simplicity, hallmarks of the Japonisme influence within Art Deco design.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - 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 and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
This brooch exemplifies Art Deco Japonisme, where bold geometry meets the refined minimalism of Japanese aesthetics. The engraved coral evokes the delicate beauty of Japanese floral motifs, while the interplay of diamonds and onyx mirrors the balance of yin and yang in traditional Japanese design.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
The refined elegance of Japanese botanical art and traditional craftsmanship.

Theme
engraved flowers (chrysanthemums? cherry blossoms? roses?)

Material
Two types of white precious metal, the main part being 14K white gold and the other part is platinum. (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
14 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.42ct 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.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Two long strips of onyx and one large engraved plaque of coral

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and onyx for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
14,86 cm (1,91 inch) x 2,46 cm (0,97 inch)
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Weight
16,80 gram (10,80 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
23277-00093

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Vintage in allure and timeless in elegance, this 1920s Art Deco engagement or anniversary ring is a masterpiece of the era. Crafted in platinum, it features a magnificent central sapphire of over 4.00 carats, complemented by 24 old brilliant cut diamonds, nearly half a carat in total. This ring embodies the glamour and modernity of the Art Deco style, exuding sophistication and a passionate sentiment. Its geometric and abstract design captures the essence of the roaring twenties, making it not just a piece of jewellery but a symbol of enduring love and artistic legacy.

Antique jewelry object group
Vintage Art Deco Elegance: Sapphire and Diamond Ring with a Passionate Past

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - 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 and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

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)

Diamonds
24 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.46ct colour and clarity G/I, si/i
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 4.07ct
20 sapphires . We did not check if the sapphires are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural sapphires and lab produced sapphires were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value. with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
top of ring 2,00 cm (0,79 inch) x 1,40 cm (0,55 inch)
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Weight
5,00 gram (3,21 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 54 & 17¼ , Size USA: 6¾ , Size UK: N

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23271-00609

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The cornelian with an intaglio engraved male profile of this Pre-Victorian 18K yellow gold ring from 1820 shows to be a true Imperial jewel that embodies standing and style completing any gentleman's allure.

Antique jewelry object group: ring

Condition: excellent condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French origin.

Style: Pre-Victorian -
  -  See also: Pre-Victorian or more info on styles

Style specifics: A style that borrowed style specifics from the ancient Greeks and the Roman empire (hence the name of the style: Empire). The empire period represents the second part of the Neo-Classical style, and shows a strong French influence. The style originated in the desire of Napoleon to revive the luxurious majesty of imperial Rome. Traditional classical motifs, already seen in the reign of Louis XVI, were supplemented by symbols of imperial grandeur- the emperor's monogram and his emblem, the bee; representations of military trophies; and after the successful campaigns in Egypt, Egyptian motifs. If we had to characterize this style briefly, we could focus on two elementary concepts: massiveness and symmetry.

Period: ca. 1820
  -  (events and facts in 1820)

Source of inspiration: Roman intaglios

Theme: mans head

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Technique: Intaglio - An intaglio or engraved gem is a small gemstone, usually semi-precious, that has been carved, in the Western tradition normally with images or inscriptions only on one face. The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient world, and an important one in some later periods. Strictly speaking, engraving means carving in intaglio, with the design cut into the flat background of the stone, but relief carvings, with the design projecting out of the background as in nearly all cameos, are also covered by the term. The activity is also called gem carving, and the artists gem-cutters. References to antique gems, and intaglios in a jewellery context, will almost always mean carved gems. (from: Wikipedia)

Precious stones: cornelian
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Birthstones: Cornelian is the birthstone (or month stone) for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: top of ring 2.07 cm (0.81 inch) x 2.30 cm (0.91 inch)

Weight: 8.60 gram (5.53 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 65 & 20¾ , Size US 11¼ , Size UK: W

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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Reference Nº: 12131-00052

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Embracing the epitome of Art Deco elegance, this circa 1920 engagement ring, with its abstract geometric motifs, hails from an era renowned for its glamour and sophistication. Crafted in a marriage of platinum and 18K yellow gold, the piece boasts two old mine brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 1.20 carats, and an entourage of 54 old brilliant cut diamonds. Beyond its sparkle, it carries the weight of history; a reminder of times when betrothal gifts evolved from thimbles to the lustrous diamond rings we cherish today. Accentuated by 14 sapphires and a duo of emeralds, this ring is not just a statement of love, but a testament to a bygone era of opulence and the artistry of its day.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - 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 and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum and 18K yellow gold (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)

Diamonds
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.20ct
54 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct

Total diamond count
56 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.10 crt with an average colour and clarity H/K, vs/i

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
14 sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct
Two emeralds with an estimated weight of ± 0.08ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, sapphire for September and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 2,34 cm (0,92 inch) x 1,08 cm (0,43 inch)
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Weight
5,30 gram (3,41 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21316-00744

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Dating from around 1915, this Edwardian diamond ring combines the warmth of yellow gold with a delicate platinum-set openwork panel. An old European cut diamond forms the centre, surrounded by 64 rose cut diamonds and senailles arranged across the lace-like geometric design. Fine millegrain edges heighten the airy effect, while the pierced shoulders and small diamond accents lend the ring an elegant lightness typical of the period.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Edwardian jewellery - This style refers to jewellery from circa 1901 to 1915. Typical features include delicate platinum lacework set with diamonds and pearls, often finished with millegrain to create a light and luminous effect. Characteristic motifs include garlands, bows, floral wreaths, tassels, ribbon motifs and lace-like openwork. The style was shaped by the reign of King Edward VII, Belle Époque taste, eighteenth-century French Rococo and advances in platinum working and diamond cutting.
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Period
ca. 1915
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.13ct colour and clarity G/I, si
64 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cut diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- Any diamond weights, colour grades, and clarity stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
width across the ring head 1,64 cm (0,65 inch)
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Weight
4,00 gram (2,57 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 51 & 16¼ , Size USA: 5½ , Size UK: K½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26089-00352

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A fascinating Baroque treasure, this 18K yellow gold ring is a testament to the period's intricate artistry. At its heart are two slightly larger table-cut diamonds, each surrounded by smaller diamonds arranged to form cross-like motifs. These “blooms” are placed so closely together that they share a single connecting setting, creating a unique interplay of overlapping forms. Positioned perpendicular to the band, this striking design captures the essence of 17th-century jewellery craftsmanship. Imagine the wonder of wearing such an extraordinary piece, steeped in over three centuries of history.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition, specially considering its age
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
It is unclear whether this piece should be classified as Renaissance or Baroque. What is relatively certain, however, is that this jewel was crafted during that period.
Find more info on Baroque and Renaissance.
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period
ca. 1630
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
Nine table cut rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 0,90 cm (0,35 inch)
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Weight
3,00 gram (1,93 dwt)

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

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23331-00247

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Through this magnificent 14K white gold Estate bracelet from 1950, a braid of 145 brilliant cut diamonds twists between nine degrading clusters of high quality brilliants and natural Colombian emeralds with a total weight of almost seven carats. On both sides leading up to a fully diamond-encircled certified centrepiece emerald, four meticulously crafted arrangements emanate pure noblesse through each of their central emerald flanked by two grand certified diamonds and horizontally confined by six smaller diamonds. As the verdant green of these naturally exquisite-coloured gems transcend from the glare of diamond in this astonishing jewel, so will you arise to be the queen of your a happily ever after.

Antique jewelry object group: bracelet

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Dutch origin.

Style: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Period: ca. 1950
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: 14K white gold
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Diamond(s):
16 brilliant cut diamonds with a weight of 6.99ct.
- colour 2 x E, 3 x F, 9 x G, 1 x H, 1 x I
- clarity 1 x if, 1 x vvs1, 5 x vvs2, 5 x vs1, 3 x vs2, 1 x si1
- see pictures for the certificates of these 16 stones
145 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 8.87ct. (colour and clarity: G/H, vvs/vs).

Total diamonds: 193 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of: approx. 16.18 crt.

Precious stones: Nine Colombian emeralds with a total estimated weight of ± 6.88ct. (see pictures for certificate of center stone - certificate Nº 9)
Treatment: Oiled. The oils of emerald is a fully accepted technique is reversible and not regarded as negative but even found necessary in our profession.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: width 1,27 cm (0,50 inch) length 19,00 cm (7,48 inch)

Weight: 27,30 gram (17,55 dwt)

Reference Nº: 16196-00083

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A platinum French Art Deco treasure, circa 1920, holds a bewitching dance of light and shadow with a central 3.19ct natural Burmese ruby, embraced by 30 old brilliant and single-cut diamonds. With origins in France, this ring is a seamless blend between the Art Deco and the Belle Époque periods, capturing the essence of early 20th-century glamour. A celebration of love’s eternity, perfect for an engagement or an anniversary, it is a piece of history awaiting its continuation in a new chapter.

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

Condition: good condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: France

Style: Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque - 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 and modern.   -  See also: Art Deco.

And the Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms. In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era. or more info on styles

Style specifics: This is something between Belle Époque and Art Deco.

The Belle Époque (French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century from the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and lasted until World War I (1914-18).

Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms.

In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era.

In the Belle Époque cheap coal and cheap labour contributed to the cult of the orchid and made possible the perfection of fruits grown under glass, as the apparatus of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs were more prominently featured in fashion than ever before, as haute couture was invented in Paris, the centre of the Belle Époque, where fashion began to move in a yearly cycle; in Paris restaurants such as Maxim's achieved a new splendour and cachet as places for the rich to parade, and the Opéra Garnier devoted enormous spaces to staircases as similar show places.

After mid-century, railways linked all the major cities of Europe to spa towns like Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were rigorously divided into first-class and second-class, but the super-rich now began to commission private railway coaches, as exclusivity was a hallmark of opulent luxury. Bohemian lifestyles gained a different glamour, pursued in the cabarets of Montmartre.

Art Deco
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1920
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: platinum
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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): 30 old brilliant cut diamonds and single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct. (colour and clarity: F/J, vs/i).

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.50 crt.

Precious stones: One natural Burmese ruby (see pictures for certificate) with a weight of 3.19ct., Purplish red, semi-translucent, origin Mong Hsu (Myanmar, former Burma)
Treatment: heat treated, natural rubies are commonly enhanced by a thermal process. This is an accepted technique as long as it is mentioned by the seller.

Birthstones: Ruby is the birthstone (or month stone) for July and diamond for April.
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Hallmarks: The French control mark representing a "mascaron" (French for "grotesque mask") that was in use in France from 1912 and used for into France imported platinum jewelry and objects.
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Dimensions: width of top of ring 1,18 cm (0,46 inch)

Weight: 4,50 gram (2,89 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 52 & 16½ , Size US 6 , Size UK: L

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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Reference Nº: 16319-00014

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Evoking the refined aesthetic of the 1950s, this distinguished platinum ring, presumably of Belgian craftsmanship, showcases a splendid assembly of 43 diamonds, collectively weighing about 3.44 carats. It stands in sublime condition, a sparkling homage to the period's fashion and an ode to its poetic culture. Serving not just as a jewel but a piece of history, it carries the timeless splendour of the diamond, April's treasured birthstone.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 1.20ct colour and clarity I/K, vvs/vs
18 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.64ct colour and clarity H/K, vs/si
24 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity F/I, vs/si

Total diamond count
43 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 3.44 crt

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by 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
There is a mark 0750 but that is put into the gold spring inside the ring. The ring itself is in platinum and has an illegible remain of a hallmark between the shank and the gold spring.
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Dimensions
width band top of ring 1,69 cm (0,67 inch)
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Weight
13,40 gram (8,62 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 59 & 18¾ , Size USA: 8¾ , Size UK: R

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21174-00487

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An exquisite circa 1700 Flemish heart pendant, emblematic of Rococo vivacity with its elaborate design rooted in Baroque artistry. This Belgian piece, absent of control marks, yet confidently attributed to the period, encapsulates romance through its heart-shaped silhouette set with thirty-eight rose-cut diamonds. Adorned with either a regal crown or a love trophy crowning, it reflects the triumph of love with symbols of ardour—torch, quiver, bow, and laurel—intertwined in a harmonious composition, crafted in fine silver.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant

Condition: very good condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. Rococo rooms were designed as total works of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the Neoclassic style. In 1835 the Dictionary of the French Academy stated that the word Rococo "usually covers the kind of ornament, style and design associated with Louis XV's reign and the beginning of that of Louis XVI". It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century in France.
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Style specifics: Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period: ca. 1700
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Source of inspiration: Love and romance

Theme: Flemish Heart - One of the most peculiar and wide spread Flemish pieces of regional jewelry is a diamond heart pendant the so-called "Vlaams hart" (Dutch for “Flemish heart"). These hearts were fashionable in the 19th century and mostly made in gold backed silver (see also the silver on gold technique). A Flemish heart is a heart shaped field set with rose cut diamonds and/or senelles hanging under a crowning.

There are two sorts of crownings possible:
1) The crowing is a crown and then it is build up from horizontal, diamond embellished, tendrils that are resting on a smooth surfaced ajour cut band with flattened little rhombic bars. The tendrils from the top incline slightly over this ajour cut band towards the actual cross emphasizing the unity of the jewel.

2) The crowing as love trophy. A collection of four elements, a torch and quiver that are crossing each other, a bow that is horizontal mingled with them and all held together by a laurel. The slightly upwards direction of both ends of the bow refers to the St. Andrew's cross. Torch, quiver and bow are typical attributes to Amor (Eros) and the laurel refers to the triumph of love. This combination was already in use with the old Greek and Romans and later of course in the Renaissance and had a enormous success in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793).

Material: Silver
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Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamond(s): 38 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- All diamonds we offer are 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: height 4,70 cm (1,85 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 6,90 gram (4,44 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20296-00349

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A striking survivor of the Baroque era, this Portuguese or Spanish bow pendant from circa 1650 shimmers with 41 table-cut emeralds in closed settings. Richly ornamented, its sculptural ribbon form evokes the drama and movement of 17th-century court fashion. From 20 March 2023 until 31 March 2025, it was exhibited at DIVA, Antwerp’s jewellery museum—an acknowledgement of its cultural and artistic significance. The fleur-de-lis shaped hallmark, subtle wear, and finely chased gold details whisper of centuries past. To wear this pendant is to step into history—not as a bystander, but as its next custodian.

Antique jewelry object group
bow pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Most likely Portuguese (but could be Spanish too)

Style
Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style prevalent from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is most often defined as "the dominant style of art in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras, a style characterized by dynamic movement, overt emotion and self-confident rhetoric".
See also: Baroque
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period
ca. 1650
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
a fabric bow

Theme
bow

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
41 emeralds

Birthstones
Emerald is the birthstone (or month stone) for May.
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Hallmarks remains of a hallmark that resembles a fleur de lis (lily flower)
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Dimensions
4,30 cm (1,69 inch) x 4,00 cm (1,57 inch)
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Weight
12,10 gram (7,78 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22033-00106

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A splendid Georgian brooch from around 1740, rendered in silver with an 18K gold clasp, showcases the grandeur favoured by the noblesse. It features sixty rose-cut diamonds, each meticulously set upon foil—a testament to the period's high craftsmanship standards. The drop pearl at its centre is a subtle nod to the dignified elegance of the era's well-to-do. Though its precise lineage is unknown, the brooch's opulence hints at a past steeped in grace and affluence.

Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: unknown

Style: Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom—who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
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Period: ca. 1740
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Material: Silver (touchstone tested) - pin and closure at back is in 18K gold
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Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamond(s): 60 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- 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!

Precious stones: One drop pearl

- All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: width 3,86 cm (1,52 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 10,50 gram (6,75 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20169-00046

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A striking Art Deco ring from the 1920s, this piece is centred with diamonds framed by sharply cut onyx, creating the bold geometry so loved in the period. The elongated plaque, fine millegrain detail, and airy openwork gallery give it both strength and elegance. There is something especially pleasing in the balance of its design, crisp and graphic, yet quietly refined.

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Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - 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 and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.21ct colour and clarity F/H, i
Four single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an approximate total weight of 0.06ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si
Eight rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Total diamond count without the 8 rose cuts
Five pcs.

Total diamond weight without rose cuts
approx. 0.27 ct

- Any diamond weights, colour grades, and clarity stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
Ten fancy cut onyx stones

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and onyx for July.
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Hallmarks
"0.730" indicating 18K gold
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Dimensions
2,04 cm (0,80 inch) x 0,93 cm (0,37 inch)
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Weight
3,10 gram (1,99 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 50 & 16 , Size USA: 5¼ , Size UK: J½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26089-00350

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Art Deco platinum necklace set with a pear-shaped diamond of 2.77ct, H colour, VS2 clarity. The pendant is suspended from a line of thirteen old brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.46ct. A fine example of 1920s design, combining balance, sparkle, and the clean geometry of the period.

Jewellery Type
necklace with pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - 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 and modern.
See also: Art Deco
more info on styles

Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One pear-shape cut diamond with a weight of 2.77ct, colour and clarity H, vs2 (see pictures for certificate by Gem Report Antwerp)
Thirteen old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.46ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si

Total diamond count
Fourteen pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 3.23 crt

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
total length 39,00 cm (15,35 inch), height center piece 2,65 cm (1,04 inch)
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Weight
5,90 gram (3,79 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25203-00190

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The marvellous natural emerald of this 18K yellow gold Estate ring by the Kutchinsky jewellery house could be a frozen 2.33crt. snippet from a green boreal lake, in which you wouldn't mind to plunge into. Even three shoulders, each with ten brilliant cut diamonds on every side of this verdant eye-catcher, have been prepared for you as springboards to dive right in.

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

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Great Britain

Style: Estate
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Period: ca. 1986
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Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: engagement ring - Especially in Western cultures, an engagement ring is a ring indicating the that the person wearing it is engaged to be married. In the United Kingdom, and North America, engagement rings are traditionally worn only by women, and rings can feature gemstones. In other cultures men and women usually wear matching rings, which can be plain. In some cultures, engagement rings are also used as wedding rings.

Conventionally, the woman's ring is presented as a betrothal gift by a man to his prospective spouse while he proposes marriage or directly after she accepts his marriage proposal. It represents a formal agreement to future marriage. Rings can be bought by the man, the couple together, or by each partner for the other.

In North America and the United Kingdom, it is worn on the left hand ring finger, while in Poland and Ukraine, it is customary for the ring to be worn on the right hand. In Germany, the ring is worn on the left hand while engaged, but moved to the right hand when married. Similar traditions purportedly date to classical times, dating back from an early usage reportedly referring to the fourth finger of the left hand as containing the vena amoris or "vein of love".

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.

In the 20th century, if he could afford it, the typical Western groom privately selected and purchased an engagement ring, which he then presented to his desired bride when he proposed marriage. More recently, couples frequently select an engagement ring together. (from Wikipedia)

Kutchinsky - The Kutchinsky jewelry store was established in London in 1890. The Kutchinsky's came from Poland where they had been jewelers for centuries (they were also jewelers to the Court of Ludwig of Bavaria). After World War II, Kutchinsky pioneered with the use of platinum in fine jewelry and their jewelers shop in Commercial Road soon became known to lovers of fine jewelry. Then, in the late Fifties, they moved their business to London's Knightsbridge (where you still can find a Kutchinsky store although it's taken over by Moussaieff - another illustrious name in the world of high quality jewelry). Kutchinsky is still known for its high quality jewelry and use of precious stones.

Diamonds: 30 brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.93 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.93 crt. (see pictures for original invoice)

Precious stones: One natural emerald with a weight of 2.33 crt (see pictures for original invoice)
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
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Brand: Kutchinsky

Signature: Kutchinsky

Monogram: Kutchinsky

Hallmarks: British hallmarks for London and 18K gold
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Dimensions: top of ring 1,00 cm (0,39 inch) x 0,70 cm (0,28 inch)

Weight: 10.60 gram (6.82 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 51 & 16¼ , Size US 5½ , Size UK: K½

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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Reference Nº: 13262-00119

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