French Art Deco Diamond Ring (0.80 Carat Center) And Ruby

Period: Circa 1930 Metal: Platinum 950/1000 Total weight (gross): 4 grams Diameter (ring head): 1.5 cm Ring size: 55 (size possible) Nature stones: Old cut diamonds (around 1 carat, of which 0.80 carat main diamond - estimated gemological characteristics G VS), pink cut diamonds, calibrated rubies Condition: Very good condition History: At the end of the war, French society is going through great transformations. This period is marked by a desire for renewal which will be expressed in Art Deco. Art Deco is the name given to the “modern” style of the 20th century. He enjoyed worldwide influence during the interwar years and expressed himself in all areas of creation. This period marked the history of jewelry by associating inventiveness of forms with an extraordinary finesse of work on platinum. This type of antique jewelry is enjoying increasing success given its timelessness. Bibliographical references: Art deco jewelry, Sylvie Raulet, Editions du Regard, 1991 Reference: 19 120 2