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This vintage 1950s platinum ring, an exquisite piece from the Art Deco-inspired Fifties, celebrates the era's fascination with geometry. Its captivating design features an old brilliant cut diamond, complemented by triangular side stones and a constellation of single brilliant cut diamonds. The ring's geometric precision, a hallmark of the period, not only showcases craftsmanship but also symbolises the harmony and balance in enduring love. Its timeless design, while echoing the past, continues to resonate with contemporary aesthetics, making it a perfect emblem for both engagement and anniversaries.

Antique jewelry object group
Vintage Allure: 1950's Art Deco Diamond Ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.

In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.

But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.

Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.28ct
Two triangle cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.48ct
20 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct

Total diamond count
23 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.26 crt with an average 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.

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

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 1,66 cm (0,65 inch) x 2,07 cm (0,81 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
5,10 gram (3,28 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 56 & 17¾ , Size USA: 7½ , Size UK: O½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
24002-00086

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Circa 1900, a late Victorian spider brooch in 18 carat red gold and silver, its body formed by a luminous blister pearl. The head is set with an oval garnet, with three rose cut diamonds adding a glint of life. Modelled legs give the creature a poised, almost playful stance. If one must let a little creature creep close, this is the one.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although the jewel bears French hallmarks, its exact origin is unknown. For an explanation, see the section on hallmarks.

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

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
spider

Material 18K
red gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Three 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.

Precious stones
One garnet
One blister pearl

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, garnet for January and pearl for June.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
Although it carries a typical French control mark representing an owl , we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished).
more info on hallmarks

Dimensions
3,33 cm (1,31 inch) x 1,86 cm (0,73 inch)
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Weight
8,80 gram (5,66 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26050-00265

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A striking Victorian hinged bangle of about 1870, this Neo Egyptian jewel is richly set with scarabs picked out in rose cut diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. The design belongs to that 19th century moment when Europe looked again towards Egypt with curiosity and imagination, translating ancient motifs into fashionable ornament. Its broad gold form, silver accents and repeated scarab figures give it both presence and rhythm. An unusual bracelet, decorative yet scholarly in spirit, it feels like a small revivalist monument made to be worn.

Jewellery Type
hinged bangle

Condition
very good condition for its age
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Country of origin
Although the jewel bears French hallmarks, this does not prove that it was made in France. For further explanation, see the section on hallmarks.

Style
Victorian - This jewel belongs to the Victorian period, a broad era in which historical revival styles and eclectic design flourished.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
In our opinion, this jewel most likely belongs to the second of the three major Neo Egyptian revivals that took place after 1800, associated with the renewed fascination with Egypt around the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. The first followed Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign, while the third came after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922.

Period
ca. 1870
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Ancient Egyptian motifs and design

Theme
The scarab, associated in ancient Egyptian art with ideas of renewal, transformation and rebirth, is one of the most recognisable motifs in Egyptian visual culture. For more on the scarab, see our Jewellery Glossary.

Material 18K
yellow gold and silver (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
182 rose cut diamonds and senailles. Senailles are small, simplified rose cut diamond chips with only a few polished facets. The individual weights of these stones are not specified, which is normal practice in the trade for rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- 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
30 sapphires and 48 emeralds

All colour stone weights are approximate, as stones are not removed from their mounts in order to preserve the integrity of the setting. Gemstones are often treated to improve colour or clarity. The stones in this jewel have not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, sapphire for September and emerald for May.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
The jewel bears two French owl control marks. This mark was used by the French assay office for finished items submitted for examination, and does not in itself prove that the jewel was made in France.
more info on hallmarks

Dimensions
Band width: 2,90 cm (1,14 inch). Inner circumference: 18,40 cm (7,24 inch).
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
70,50 gram (45,33 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26050-00270

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An exquisite French Late Victorian bangle, crafted from historical ivory and adorned with majestic gold eagle head ornaments, evokes the era's grandeur. This piece, dating back to the 1890s, mirrors the exceptional goldsmithing and sculpting prowess synonymous with French artistry. Without a master's mark, yet its hallmark authenticates its French origin. Its condition is excellent, with the eagle heads ingeniously engineered to pivot on the wrist, epitomising the innovative spirit bridging Victorian opulence and the nascent Art Nouveau movement.

First let us make the statement that we are glad that the trade in modern ivory is forbidden. Next statement we make is that this piece is over 100 years old and was made in a time that there was no global awareness yet of possible endangered species. We were hesitating to make this purchase as we normally do not buy ivory pieces. What drew us over the line is the fact that this bangle magnificently reflects the period it was made in, the late Nineteenth Century, showing the great goldsmith and sculpting skills the French are so well known for.

An extreme decorative bangle out of undamaged ivory with strong realistically gold made eagle heads, hallmarked with French hallmarks. Unfortunately we couldn't find any master marks in them. But even if we would, the chance that we could then determine the jeweler who made it would be small, as the index of French Master marks is one of the worst to consult. It is made to wear because the heads can be slightly turned once on the wrist.

We have contacted the Belgian office for environmental issues and were told that within the European Community we do not need a CITES-certificate for this bangle as it is antique. Only when our client for this bracelet lives outside the European Community we do need a so-called CITES-document. Only with the name of the buyer of this bracelet we can ask for this certificate and itcan take up to two weeks for the Belgian office of environmental issues to send us this document.

Antique jewelry object group: bangle

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

Country of origin: France

Style: Between Victorian and Art Nouveau - 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. Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied ar - 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. 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.
  -  See also: late-Victorian, early Art Nouveau, eclecticism or more info on styles

Style specifics: Late Victorian / early Art Nouveau - The subject of this piece, although typical 19th Century, announces the coming of the Art Nouveau style.

Period: ca. 1890
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Source of inspiration: Mother Nature

Theme: eagle

Material: 18K yellow gold
  -  (more info on precious metals)

Extra information: Eagle symbolism - The eagle symbolized strength, courage, farsightedness and immortality. It is considered to be the king of the air and the messenger of the highest Gods. Mythologically, it is connected by the Greeks with the God Zeus, by the Romans with Jupiter, by the Germanic tribes with Odin and by Christians with God. Read more about the eagle and its symbolism.

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: inner diameter 7,44 cm (2,93 inch), inner circumference 23,50 cm (9,25 inch)

Weight: 45,10 gram (29,00 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19078-00140

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This remarkable brooch, dating to circa 1950, exudes timeless elegance with its masterful blend of design and symbolism. Its vibrant palette of blue, white, and red is brought to life by dazzling diamonds, sapphires, and rubies, meticulously set in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Reflecting the ideals of liberty, equality, and brotherhood, the brooch’s bold geometry and impeccable artistry speak of refined sophistication. Whether seen as a tribute to the French tricolour or the American flag, this jewel combines historical significance with an enduring sense of grace and beauty.

Antique jewelry object group
clip/brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
While it bears no discernible control marks, we attribute its origin to either France or America.

Style
Between Retro and Fifties
See also: Retro and Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics
Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in floral forms was common.

Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
the ideals of liberty, equality, and brotherhood

Theme
Patriotism and cultural identity

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
This captivating jewel, featuring the bold and vibrant hues of blue, white, and red, offers intriguing possibilities of patriotic symbolism. It may honour the French tricolour, evoking national pride and the ideals of liberty, equality, and brotherhood during the interwar or post-WWII era. Alternatively, the colours could reference the American flag, symbolising patriotism or reflecting the glamour of Hollywood’s jewellery trends in the 1940s-50s. The exceptional craftsmanship suggests the work of a master jeweller, potentially French or American. While its exact origin remains a mystery, the artistry of this piece speaks profoundly to its historical and cultural significance.

French Connection
The colours blue, white, and red reference the French tricolour, a symbol of national pride and revolutionary ideals since 1789. A common interpretation suggests that the white in the flag represents the monarchy, held captive between the Parisian colours of blue and red. However, this explanation remains controversial, as it seems unlikely that the republic, which distanced itself so strongly from monarchy, would intentionally retain a reference to the Bourbons, even in a subordinate role. More likely, the flag symbolises the values of Liberté (freedom), Égalité (equality) and Fraternité (brotherhood), with blue, white, and red representing these ideals.

American Connection
The colours blue, white, and red may also symbolise the American flag, with its strong associations with liberty and independence. During the 1940s-1950s, particularly in the wake of World War II, patriotic jewellery became popular in the United States, often showcasing the nation’s core values of democracy and freedom. Additionally, the flamboyant design of this piece reflects the influence of Hollywood in the same period, where jewellery was not only decorative but also a bold statement of style and identity.

Diamonds
Eleven old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct
One baguette (long rectangular) cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.35ct

Total diamond count
Twelve pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.35 crt with an average colour and clarity F/J, vs/i

- 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.

Precious stones
One cabochon and eight carre cut rubies . We did not check if the rubies are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies and lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value. with an estimated weight of ± 1.77ct

Thirteen 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 ± 1.10ct

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, ruby for July and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
3,22 cm (1,27 inch) x 2,95 cm (1,16 inch)
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Weight
11,20 gram (7,20 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25006-00095

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Antique jewelry object group
bar 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
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into 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 Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold). (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
the mounting with the pear shaped diamond that is hanging underneath is of later date

Diamonds
Seven old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.91ct
One pear shaped old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.45ct
61 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
69 pcs.

Total diamond weight without rose cuts
approx. 1.36 crt with an average colour and clarity G/J, 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.

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

Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
7,37 cm (2,90 inch) x 3,40 cm (1,34 inch)
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Weight
13,30 gram (8,55 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
23249-00329

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Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Belle Époque - 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.
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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. 1910
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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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)

Diamonds
Two old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.24ct colour and clarity F/G, vs/si
30 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.
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
One salt water pearl

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 pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 0,91 cm (0,36 inch) x 2,00 cm (0,79 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 56 & 17¾ , Size USA: 7½ , Size UK: O½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21146-00121

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This early Victorian engagement ring, dating back to circa 1840, is a romantic emblem of the era's adoration for ornate and meaningful designs. Exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features thirty old brilliant cut diamonds encircling a central, vivid blue sapphire. Its intricate artistry and the striking contrast of the vibrant sapphire against the glittering diamonds epitomize the Romantic Victorian Period's love for opulence and emotionality. This ring is not just a piece of jewellery but a cherished heirloom that has defied the years, tenderly passed down through generations, symbolizing enduring love and the timeless beauty of commitment.

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

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

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 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. 1840
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
  -  (more info on precious metals)

Diamond(s): 30 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, vvs/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 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 vivid blue sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct.

- 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.
  -  (more info on birthstones)

Hallmarks: No trace.
  -  (more info on hallmarks)

Dimensions: top of ring 0,98 cm (0,39 inch) x 1,95 cm (0,77 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

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

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Adin Reference Nº: 21097-00172

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A striking example of Grand Victorian craftsmanship, this pendant, crafted in 18K red gold, features a delicately suspended central element adorned with three fancy brown diamonds, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. Above them, a charming fancy yellow diamond completes the composition, adding a subtle touch of romance. Set with an additional 31 old mine cut diamonds, the piece exudes opulence and sentimentality. The graceful curves, paired with a single drop pearl, bring forward the romantic and ornate spirit of the Victorian era, allowing the wearer to feel deeply connected to the past, while creating new memories of their own.

Antique jewelry object group
pendant on chain

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
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into 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 Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period
ca. 1860
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material The pendant is 18K
red gold and the chain is 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
The chain is of a more recent date than the pendant. This is not uncommon for a jewel over 100 years old, as chains are naturally subject to wear through regular use.

Diamonds
1 old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.02ct, colour fancy yellow, clarity si/i
Three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.30ct, colour fancy brown, clarity si
31 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.84ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si

Total diamond count
35 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.16 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.

Precious stones
One drop pearl

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
pendant 4,48 cm (1,76 inch) x 2,82 cm (1,11 inch), length necklace 42,50 cm (16,73 inch)
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Weight
9,50 gram (6,11 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24263-00291

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Antique jewelry object group
jewellery clip

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

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. 1930
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
Platinum and details in 18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two pear-shape cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.50ct
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.30ct
138 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 2.00ct
Total diamond count
142 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 3.80 crt with an average colour and clarity G/I, 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.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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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) and the French control mark for platinum representing a dog's head (that was in use in France from about 1912).
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Dimensions
3,05 cm (1,20 inch) x 2,55 cm (1,00 inch)
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Weight
12,80 gram (8,23 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
24170-00331

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This Art Deco pendant, with its geometric forms and abstract motifs, is a pristine example of 1920s Belgian design, crafted in luxurious platinum. A centrepiece old European cut diamond of 1.27ct is framed by 20 old cut brilliant diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.77 carats. Suspended on a platinum chain, it stands as an emblem of the period's glamour. Though devoid of marks, its quality is unmistakable, a celebration of April's birthstone and a silent witness to the Roaring Twenties' decadence.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant on chain

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: 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)

Extra information: We have a matching ring to this pendant, check:
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Material: platinum
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Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with a weight of 1.27ct. (colour and clarity: J/L, vs/si).
20 old cut single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, si/i).

Total diamond count: 21 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.77 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.
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Hallmarks:
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Dimensions: height of pendant 3,07 cm (1,21 inch), diameter pendant 1,38 cm (0,54 inch), length necklace 44,00 cm (17,32 inch)

Weight: 5,70 gram (3,67 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19157-00023

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An exquisite Belgian Baroque-style pendant, circa 1700, manifests Christianity's influence through its enduring cross motif. Crafted from a harmonious blend of silver atop an 18K yellow gold backing, a technique to enhance the diamonds' allure, the piece is adorned with 18 rose cut diamonds. A tangible echo of the era's artistic fervour, it captures the Baroque's dynamism and rich ornamentation, mirroring a period where art was characterised by vigorous movement and exuberant forms.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant

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: 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".
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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
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Source of inspiration: Christianity

Theme: Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K yellow gold (see explanation on silver on 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): 18 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: 5,52 cm (2,17 inch) x 2,76 cm (1,09 inch)

Weight: 10,70 gram (6,88 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19127-00067

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This Art Nouveau French gold hair comb, dating back to circa 1890, is a captivating piece that embodies the wonder of the era's artistic innovation. Crafted from horn and adorned with ten rose cut diamonds, it is an ode to the natural and organic motifs that defined the Art Nouveau movement. The use of horn, a material praised for its lightness and versatility, combined with the luxurious touch of 18K yellow gold, creates a sense of awe in its intricate design and craftsmanship. This hair comb is not just an accessory; it's a testament to the era's ability to transform everyday objects into enchanting works of art, inviting admiration and amazement in its delicate beauty.

Antique jewelry object group: hair piece

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: France

Style: Between Victorian and Art Nouveau - 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. Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied ar - 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. 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.
  -  See also: late-Victorian, early Art Nouveau, eclecticism or more info on styles

Style specifics: Late Victorian / early Art Nouveau - The subject of this piece, although typical 19th Century, announces the coming of the Art Nouveau style.

Period: ca. 1890
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Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Horn - The fibrous, pointed growth on the heads of some animals which, being tough, light, and easily worked, has for centuries been used in various forms for ornamental wear and utilitarian purposes. The horn principally used was ox-horn, ranging from white to dark brown, which has been made onto buckles, brooches, etc.

In China articles have been made of Rhinoceros horn. The use of horn was revived by René Lalique (who employed it for making decorative combs, hair ornaments, and elaborate tiaras) and by Lucien Gaillard.

From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson

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

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: Although it carries a typical French control mark representing an owl , we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished).
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Dimensions: height 12,00 cm (4,72 inch)

Weight: 14.10 gram (9.07 dwt)

Reference Nº: 18017-00151

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This vintage engagement ring from around 1940, believed to be of Belgian origin, beautifully encapsulates the elegance of its era. Crafted in two tones of precious metal, with the main part in 18K yellow gold and accents in white gold or platinum, it features 12 old brilliant cut diamonds encircling a central deep dark blue sapphire, estimated at approximately 2.30ct. The ring embodies the timeless tradition of diamond and sapphire engagement rings, a symbol of love and commitment that has evolved through centuries. This piece, with its classic design and rich history, represents not only a commitment to love but also a connection to the romantic past of engagement traditions.

Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary 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
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Period: ca. 1940
  -  (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.
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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): 12 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.17ct. (colour and clarity: H/K, 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.

Precious stones: One sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 2.30ct.
Colour: deep dark blue, probably Australian
Treatment: most probably heat treated. Colour enhancement by heat treatment of ruby and sapphire is an accepted technique as long as it is mentioned by the seller.

- 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 sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: top of ring 1,68 cm (0,66 inch) x 1,46 cm (0,57 inch)

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

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

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Reference Nº: 18351-00023

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A charming Belle Époque love ring, dating to around 1910, centred on a heart shaped cabochon opal with lively green and blue play of colour, with a hint of yellow and small orange red flashes, tied above with a diamond set bow as though offered as a small romantic gift. The slender gold hoop and delicate rose cut diamond clusters give it the lightness so prized in jewels of this period. Tender in mood yet quietly refined, it captures the sentiment and grace that made Belle Époque jewellery so enduring.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Belle Époque - 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.
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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. 1910
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Love and romance

Theme
A wrapped heart tied with a bow and presented as a gift

Material 18K
yellow gold and details in white gold or platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Thirteen 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, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stones
One heart shaped cabochon opal

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,14 cm (0,45 inch)
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Weight
2,20 gram (1,41 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
26090-00194

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Refined Elegance: French Art Deco Ladies Watch by Léon Hatot More than a timepiece, this platinum wristwatch by Léon Hatot is wearable art from an era of bold innovation. With 118 shimmering diamonds and 48 vibrant sapphires arranged in precise symmetry, it reflects both the glamour of the Roaring Twenties and Hatot’s distinctive approach to horology: elegant, modern and ahead of its time. His name may have faded from common memory, yet among connoisseurs, it still commands quiet reverence. As a trusted supplier to maisons such as Cartier, Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels, Hatot created for those who recognised that a wristwatch could be far more than functional: a fusion of decorative brilliance and refined mechanics, still rare today. In very good condition, this piece remains a radiant echo of the moment when design, technology and personal taste aligned at the wrist.

Antique jewelry object group
Ladies' wristwatch

Condition
very good
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Country of origin
France

Style
An eclectic design style born in Paris in the early 20th century, Art Deco flourished from the 1920s and remained influential well into the post-war years. The name itself only gained popularity after a 1966 exhibition referencing the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, the high point of this luxurious modern style. Led by the most prominent designers in fashion, interior design and the decorative arts, Art Deco influenced nearly every creative domain: from architecture and industrial design to painting, graphic arts and cinema. At the time, it was considered the epitome of elegance, glamour, functionality and modernity.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motifs and geometric forms are hallmarks of the Art Deco period. The style departed from the pastel shades and flowing lines of its predecessor, Art Nouveau, and drew inspiration from early 20th-century movements such as Neoclassicism, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism and Futurism. Its popularity reached a peak in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and remained strong in the United States throughout the 1930s. While many design movements reflect deeper political or philosophical ideas, Art Deco was above all a celebration of decorative beauty.

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
Léon Hatot (1883–1953) was a French engraver and watchmaker known for uniting artistic finesse with technical innovation. After taking over Brédillard’s atelier in 1911, he became a valued supplier to leading Rue de la Paix jewellers such as Boucheron, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. His work stood at the intersection of modern design and mechanical refinement, anticipating the fusion of jewellery and timekeeping as wearable art.

Diamonds
Six old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.48ct
112 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 2.00ct

Total diamond count
118 stones

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.48 crt with an average colour and clarity F/J, 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
48 sapphires
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
Mastermark LH for Leon Hatot and the French control mark for platinum representing a dog's head that was in use in France from about 1912.
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Dimensions
width case 2,30 cm (0,91 inch)
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Weight
22,00 gram (14,15 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22063-00070

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This Victorian locket pendant, dating to around 1860, has a lovely, slightly rounded form with a pleasing weight in the hand. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, its front is centred by a star set with rose cut diamonds and a half seed pearl, surrounded by smaller stars, while the reverse is decorated with a floral motif. It is a quietly romantic piece, celestial on one side and floral on the other, with the private, personal character that gives antique lockets their appeal.

Jewellery Type
locket pendant

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
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Period
ca. 1860
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Front: stars, back: flowers

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Six 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
Three half seed pearls

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Engraving
The reverse is decorated with a floral motif.

Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
4,16 cm (1,64 inch) x 2,24 cm (0,88 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
7,00 gram (4,50 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26106-00437

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This ring, a relic of the 1950s, stands as a tribute to love's ageless splendour, merging vintage charm with the echoes of Art Deco influence. Crafted in 18K white gold, it holds a rare fancy intense orangy-brown diamond of 1.18ct, a vibrant heart amidst 16 brilliant companions totalling 0.34ct. Its hues speak of a time when such gems were reserved for royalty, evoking strength and the romance of ancient myths. The diamond, April's birthstone and emblem of enduring affection, has been revered through history—once the tears of gods, now a symbol of earthly devotion.

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

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

Country of origin: unknown

Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
  -  See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century) or more info on styles

Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period: ca. 1950
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: 18K white gold (touchstone tested)
  -  (more info on precious metals)

Extra information 01: Natural Fancy Coloured Diamonds - A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond is perfectly transparent with no hue, or color. However, in reality almost no gem-sized natural diamonds are absolutely perfect. The color of a diamond may be affected by chemical impurities and/or structural defects in the crystal lattice. Depending on the hue and intensity of a diamond's coloration, a diamond's color can either detract from or enhance its value. For example, most white diamonds are discounted in price when more yellow hue is detectable, while intense pink or blue diamonds (such as the Hope Diamond) can be dramatically more valuable.

Diamonds occur in a variety of colors: steel gray, white, blue, yellow, orange, red, green, pink to purple, brown, and black, virtually in every color of the rainbow.

The colored diamond grading system refers to the color grading system used by internationally recognized laboratories (GIA and IGI for example) for colors that are not in the normal color range of diamonds. These laboratories use a list of 27 color hues that span the full spectrum of colors. The tone and saturation of these hues are then described with one of nine descriptors: Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Dark, Fancy Intense, Fancy Deep and Fancy Vivid. The grading has an additional aspect that describes how well is the color applicable on the diamond. (from: Wikipedia)

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)

Extra information 03: Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.

In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.

Diamond(s): One fancy intense orangy brown brilliant cut diamond with a weight of 1.18ct, clarity si1 (see pictures for HRD certification)
16 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.34ct. (colour and clarity: F/H, vs/si).

Total diamond count: 17 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.52 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 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: No trace.
  -  (more info on hallmarks)

Dimensions: band width top of ring 1,10 cm (0,43 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 3,70 gram (2,38 dwt)

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

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
  -  (more info on ring sizes)

Adin Reference Nº: 21028-00224

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Timeless elegance encapsulates this vintage Belle Époque engagement ring from circa 1920, a symbol of profound love and commitment. Merging Art Deco's geometric precision with Belle Époque's romantic allure, it is crafted in a dual-tone palette of 14K yellowish/reddish gold and platinum. The ring features a captivating crossover design, showcasing a trio of old mine brilliant cut diamonds, with the primary gemstones weighing approximately 1.00ct, complemented by eight additional diamonds totalling about 1.52ct. This piece is not just jewellery; it is a declaration of love, designed to express the depth of your affection in an era where glamour and sophistication were paramount.

Antique jewelry object group
Love Across Time: 1920s Belle Époque Diamond Statement Ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

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.
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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
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 14K warm yellowish/reddish gold and the white part is platinum. (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.

In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.

But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.

Diamonds
Three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct
Eight old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.52ct

Total diamond count
Eleven pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.52 crt with an average colour and clarity F/I, 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.

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

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,10 cm (0,43 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
4,80 gram (3,09 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 56 & 17¾ , Size USA: 7½ , Size UK: O½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
24029-00362

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An exquisite Art Deco bracelet, French or Belgian origin circa 1920, epitomises Japonism with its masterful melding of 18K yellow gold, engraved coral beads, and a striking black enamel finish. Four strands of coral beads lead to an enchanting Japanese garden scene, centred by a tulip-engraved coral bead that cleverly conceals the clasp. Flanked by engraved columns and enameled archways, this piece is a poetic testament to 1920s elegance, yearning to grace the wrist of a modern-day muse.

Antique jewelry object group: flexible bracelets/bangles

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

Style: Art Deco
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period.

Period: ca. 1920
(events and facts in 1920)

Source of inspiration: Japan

Theme: Japanese style engravings in the coral

Material: 18K white gold
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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).

Extra information: Japonism, or Japonisme, the original French term, which is also used in English, is a term for the influence of the arts of Japan on those of the West. The word was first used by Jules Claretie in his book L'Art Francais en 1872 published in that year. Works arising from the direct transfer of principles of Japanese art on Western, especially by French artists, are called japonesque.

Precious stones: coral (more info on precious stones):

- Four coral bead strands with 104 corals in total, diameter approx. 6 mm
- Two engraved coral ornaments measuring approx. 17.7 mm by 10.5 mm
- One round shaped engraved coral (the clasp) with a diameter of approx. 16.6 mm

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: good condition (one of the white gold dishes that are black enameled has some chips off at the edge)
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Dimensions: length 20.50 cm (8.07 inch)

Weight: 50.00 gram (32.15 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10015-04360

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A splendid testament to the pioneering spirit of early aviation, this exquisite Belle Époque brooch, circa 1908, celebrates Belgium's first manned motorized flight. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features a detailed replica of the historic aircraft, adorned with 23 rose cut diamonds. This piece, believed to be of Belgian origin, not only encapsulates the elegance of the era but also pays homage to Colonel Vanden Borren and Baron Pierre de Caters, key figures in Belgium's aviation history. It's a rare collector's item, marrying history with the timeless allure of diamonds and gold.

Antique jewelry object group: bar brooch

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 Belgian origin.

Style: Belle Époque - 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: 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. 1908
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Source of inspiration: The first plane to be flying in Belgium

Theme: a copy of that actual first plane

Material: 18K yellow gold
  -  (more info on precious metals)

Extra information on:
Pierre de Caters, Belgium's first "aviateur" on a motorised flight
The worlds first "air races"
The "Stampe & Vertongen Museum" in Antwerp

Diamond(s): 23 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

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

Engraving: "au le 1er Aviateur belge Colonel Vanden Borren Baron Pierre de Caters", French for: "to the 1st Belgian Airman Colonel Vanden Borren Baron Pierre de Caters"

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: width 4,90 cm (1,93 inch)

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

Reference Nº: 18256-00157

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An Art Deco diamond ring, circa 1930, crafted in platinum with a rounded, architectural ring head. A central old brilliant cut diamond is framed by rows of single cut diamonds, set among curved geometric lines and fine millegrain borders. The openwork construction gives the design lightness, while the layered patterning reflects the elegance and precision of the interbellum period, when symmetry, movement and modernity shaped jewellery with quiet confidence.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco or Interbellum jewellery - This jewel belongs to the period between the two World Wars and shows Art Deco influence. The interbellum period, from 1918 to 1939, overlaps strongly with the height of Art Deco jewellery. Art Deco brought geometric design, contrast and modern elegance, while the interbellum describes the historical period between the First and Second World Wars.
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Style specifics
Art Deco or Interbellum - This jewel belongs to the period between the two World Wars and shows Art Deco influence. The interbellum period, from 1918 to 1939, overlaps strongly with the height of Art Deco jewellery. Art Deco brought abstract motifs and geometric forms, while the interbellum describes the historical period between the First and Second World Wars. During this period one can also recognise a gradual transition towards Retro style.

Period
ca. 1930
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.37ct
44 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an approximate total weight of 0.64ct

Total diamond count
45 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.01 ct with an average colour and clarity of G/K, si/i

- 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
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
width across the ring head 2,20 cm (0,87 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
4,20 gram (2,70 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
26089-00385

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A testament to timeless elegance, this 'Toi et Moi' ring from the Belle Époque era, circa 1900, epitomizes love and romance. Fashioned in 18K yellow gold and platinum, it features an old brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.90 crt, flanked by twelve rose cut diamonds and a single pearl, embodying the union of two souls. This piece captures the essence of the period's opulence, inspired by the grandeur of love, and serves as a romantic homage to the "Beautiful Era" of European history.

Antique jewelry object group
Historic Love: A Toi et Moi Ring from 1900

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Belle Époque - 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.
more info on styles

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.

Source of inspiration
Love and romance

Theme
Toi et Moi ring - The French call this shape of rings "Toi et Moi" which means "You and me".

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct colour and clarity H/J, si/i
Twelve 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
One pearl

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,02 cm (0,40 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
2,50 gram (1,61 dwt)

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

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
24029-00360

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A quintessential statement piece from the Art Deco era, circa 1940, this engagement ring showcases a masterful blend of geometric elegance and sophisticated design. Crafted in lustrous platinum, it features 16 old mine brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.88 carats, complemented by eight baguette cut diamonds, adding up to about 0.80 carats. Central to its charm are three cultured freshwater pearls, adding a touch of timeless grace. Reflecting the era's penchant for abstract motifs and functional glamour, this ring stands as a testament to love and the artistic innovation of its time. In very good condition, it encapsulates a period where the decorative arts reached a new zenith of modernity and sophistication.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
more info on our condition scale

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. 1940
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Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

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

Diamonds
16 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.88ct
Eight baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.80ct

Total diamond count
24 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 1.68 crt with an average colour and clarity F/I, 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
Three cultered sweet water pearls and the center pearl has its colour because of human treatment.

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
top of ring 2,45 cm (0,96 inch) x 1,81 cm (0,71 inch)
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Weight
9,60 gram (6,17 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
22297-00116

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Antique jewelry object group: pendant

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 Belgian origin.

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
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Material: 18K white and yellow gold
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Diamond(s): One large and three smaller 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: Four pcs.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: height 2,80 cm (1,10 inch)

Weight: 1,60 gram (1,03 dwt)

Reference Nº: 17317-00278

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This high carat gold Claddagh ring, a treasure from the Southern Netherlands circa 1670, is more than a jewel; it's a materialization of enduring love. Its Baroque artistry, resonant with nostalgia and reverence, symbolizes a bond that transcends time. The Claddagh motif, emblematic of affection and fidelity, suggests that the ring once served as a poignant token between two hearts. Now, centuries later, its mystique endures, continuing to tell a tale of love's timeless nature. Admired not only for its exquisite craftsmanship but also as a testament to the everlasting power of love, this ring stands as a poignant reminder that true affection, much like art, is eternal.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
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.)
To be more precise, we are contemplating the possibility of a small town in the vicinity of Roermond or Maastricht.

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. 1670
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Affection and Love - This is what's known as a Claddagh or Fede Ring. The term 'fede ring' is derived from the Italian phrase 'mani in fede,' which translates to 'hands joined in loyalty.' These rings represent affection through the heart, camaraderie through the hands, and allegiance through the crown.

Material
high carat yellow gold (higher alloy than 18K)
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Extra information
While this ring likely originates from around 1670 and was probably crafted in the Southern Netherlands, its design draws inspiration from the Claddagh style, which has deep Irish origins and is traditionally linked to Claddagh, a coastal village near Galway in Ireland.

Hallmarks
One hallmark showcases a capital 'K' encircled within a standing 5-pointed star, while the other hallmark, in a rectangular shape with truncated corners, bears two capital letters, 'T' and 'B'.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,00 cm (0,39 inch)
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Weight
2,20 gram (1,41 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 53 & 17 , Size USA: 6¼ , Size UK: M

Resizing
Naturally, it is feasible to resize this ring, but our inclination is to leave it untouched. As individuals who consider ourselves guardians of history for the benefit of future generations, we suggest that the ring's new owner maintains its current state, preserving its historical and artistic significance. While wearing it is certainly an option, we strongly recommend doing so with utmost care and reverence for this venerable jewel, reserving it for truly exceptional occasions.
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Adin Reference Nº
23304-00151

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This French Antique Gold and Coral Cameo Necklace, hailing from the Romantic Victorian Period around 1850, is a stunning representation of the era's artistic expression. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the necklace features a beautifully carved coral cameo, a technique that dates back to ancient times and saw a revival during the Victorian era. The coral's warm hues against the gold create a striking contrast, embodying the sentimental and symbolic themes prevalent in the period. This piece is not only a remarkable example of the intricate craftsmanship of the time but also a testament to the romanticism and devotion that defined the Victorian era.

Antique jewelry object group: necklace

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 French or Belgian origin.

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.
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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
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Material: 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique: Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image. There are three main materials for Cameo carving; Shells or Agate (called a Hardstone cameo), and glass. Cameos can be produced by setting a carved relief, such as a portrait, onto a background of a contrasting colour. This is called an assembled cameo. Alternately, a cameo can be carved directly out of a material with integral layers or banding, such as (banded) agate or layered glass, where different layers have different colours. Sometimes dyes are used to enhance these colours. Cameos are often worn as jewellery. Stone cameos of great artistry were made in Greece dating back as far as the 6th century BC. They were very popular in Ancient Rome, and one of the most famous stone cameos from this period is the Gemma Claudia made for the Emperor Claudius. The technique has since enjoyed periodic revivals, notably in the early Renaissance, and again in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Precious stones: One coral cameo and ten coral beads

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: length 44,00 cm (17,32 inch), height pendant 7,20 cm (2,83 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 23,00 gram (14,79 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20274-00182

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A Grand Victorian brooch, circa 1870, designed as a diamond-set leaf within a circular frame. The red gold body, silver details and openwork construction give the jewel both depth and lightness, while the old brilliant cut diamonds, rose cut diamonds and senailles create a lively, irregular shimmer. Naturalistic yet substantial, it reflects the taste of the period for botanical forms with a sense of richness, movement and quiet sentiment.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian jewellery - This style refers to jewellery from circa 1837 to 1901 (Britain and the wider Western world). Typical features include gold and silver range from hand finished lockets to stamped pieces, set with garnet, turquoise or star set diamonds. Typical motifs include serpents symbolising eternal love, hearts, anchors and crosses (love, hope and faith), hands for friendship and fidelity, forget-me-nots, ivy and acorns, naturalistic flowers. The style was shaped by reign of Queen Victoria, Industrial Revolution and new technologies, British Empire and global trade routes, Great Exhibition of 1851, archaeological excavations and scholarship, including Pompeii and Troy.
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Style specifics
Grand Victorian - This jewel belongs to the Grand Victorian period, roughly 1860 to 1880. This phase is often associated with more substantial jewels, diamonds, pearls, dark stones and mourning jewellery. The period followed the death of Prince Albert in 1861 and is closely associated with Queen Victoria’s mourning. At the same time, wealth, empire and international influences, including India and Japan, helped shape jewellery design.

Period
ca. 1870
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Theme
leaf

Material 18K
red gold gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Five old brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.90ct colour and clarity H/J, vs/i
72 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.

Total diamond count 77 pcs.

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
diameter approximately 3,20 cm (1,26 inch)
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Weight
12,80 gram (8,23 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26182-00219

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This late Victorian to early Art Nouveau triple snake ring, made around 1900, coils in richly textured 18K yellow gold. Its three serpent heads carry, in turn, a diamond, a ruby and a sapphire, giving the jewel a lively play of colour and symbolism. The openwork design and sinuous movement place it firmly within the transitional taste around 1900, where Victorian ornament begins to soften towards Art Nouveau.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Late Victorian to early Art Nouveau. This jewel stands at the meeting point of two late 19th century currents: the richly decorative language of the Victorian period and the first signs of Art Nouveau. Victorian jewellery often drew on earlier historical styles, romantic symbolism and a strong taste for ornament, while the later decades of the century also opened the door to softer, more naturalistic and more fluid forms.

Art Nouveau, which emerged towards the end of the 19th century and flourished around 1890 to 1905, brought an organic approach to design. It favoured flowing lines, stylised flowers, plants, insects, female figures and other natural forms. In this transitional period, jewels may still retain a Victorian structure or sentiment, while already showing the movement and nature-inspired rhythm that would become central to Art Nouveau.

The style is also connected with related artistic movements of the late Victorian age, including the Arts and Crafts movement, the Aesthetic movement and the Anglo-Japanese taste. Together, these currents helped shift decorative art away from strict historical revival and towards a more integrated artistic vision, in which jewellery, furniture, interiors and architecture could all form part of a unified aesthetic.

See also: Late Victorian, Art Nouveau, Eclecticism
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Style specifics
Late Victorian to early Art Nouveau. The subject and rich gold ornament are still rooted in the 19th century, while the openwork design, leaf-like details and sinuous movement already suggest the natural rhythm of early Art Nouveau.

Period
ca. 1900
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Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Snakes and serpents. Snakes and serpents are among the oldest and most widespread symbols in human culture. Their meaning varies from one civilisation to another, yet many interpretations return to the same basic ideas: renewal, transformation, fertility, protection, wisdom and healing.

Because a snake sheds its skin, it has often been associated with rebirth and the cycle of life, death and renewal. In jewellery, the serpent can therefore carry both protective and regenerative meaning. It may also suggest eternity, sensuality or hidden knowledge, depending on the period, culture and design.

Theme specifics
The ring is designed around a sinuous serpent-like form, enriched with textured goldwork and coloured stones. Its coiling movement gives the jewel both a protective and a living quality, in keeping with the long symbolic tradition of serpent jewellery.

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.18ct colour and clarity J/K, si/i

- 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
One sapphire with an approximate total weight of 0.19ct
One ruby with an approximate total weight of 0.24ct

All coloured stone weights stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as stones are not removed from their settings in orde.
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, sapphire for September and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
width across the ring head 1,67 cm (0,66 inch)
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Weight
7,50 gram (4,82 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 61 & 19½ , Size USA: 9½ , Size UK: S½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26106-00234

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A distinguished combined brooch-pendant, hailing from the Grand Victorian Period around 1870, presents a celebration of Mother Nature's artistry. Belgium's masterful craftsmanship is evident in the 18k red gold and silver design, showcasing 76 twinkling rose cut diamonds and senailles, nestled among 30 delicate half seed pearls. The piece is fashioned into a majestic shell encircled by a wreath and surmounted by a graceful bow, reflecting the era's admiration for opulent and inspired ornamentation. In superb condition, it is a testament to the period’s grandeur and exquisite aesthetics.

Antique jewelry object group: combined brooch-pendant

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 Belgian origin.

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.
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Style specifics: The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into 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 Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period: ca. 1870
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Source of inspiration: Mother Nature

Theme: a shell surrounded by a wreath and crowned with a bow

Material: 18k red gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique
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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): 76 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.

Precious stones: 30 half 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: height 6,16 cm (2,43 inch)

Weight: 22,80 gram (14,66 dwt)

Reference Nº: 17093-00243

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