Contrarié Ring With Diamonds
A white gold contrarié ring featuring two diamonds with a very distinctive cut: the antique cushion cut.
The cushion cut has a shape that lies between a rectangle with rounded corners and an oval; it was widely used in 19th-century jewelry but was later almost entirely abandoned in favor of the round brilliant cut.
In this case, there are two diamonds set side by side, totaling 0.80 carats; the cushion cut offers intense brilliance, yet with a warmer glow than the modern brilliant cut.
The ring setting likely dates to the mid-20th century, while the stones are older—perhaps salvaged from a pair of antique earrings that must have been quite significant, given the size and quality of the diamonds.
The ring head measures 1.7 × 1.0 cm.
The cushion cut has a shape that lies between a rectangle with rounded corners and an oval; it was widely used in 19th-century jewelry but was later almost entirely abandoned in favor of the round brilliant cut.
In this case, there are two diamonds set side by side, totaling 0.80 carats; the cushion cut offers intense brilliance, yet with a warmer glow than the modern brilliant cut.
The ring setting likely dates to the mid-20th century, while the stones are older—perhaps salvaged from a pair of antique earrings that must have been quite significant, given the size and quality of the diamonds.
The ring head measures 1.7 × 1.0 cm.
1 450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Perfect condition
Reference (ID): 1857179
Availability: In stock
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