Description
A fabulous Art Deco design ring, which is from the late 1920s era and wonderfully executed in 90% platinum and 10% iridium. This was rather a rare and opulent mix in the era, with the iridium (in the platinum group of metals) being utilised to bring extra strength and extra “whiteness” to the platinum. Iridium is both rarer and more expensive than platinum. It is astonishingly shiny and white so when you see the ring, you appreciate how that extra dimension adds to the intensity of the sparkle of the diamonds. My jeweller was taken aback by the exuberantly pristine look of the ring, once he had polished it. It’s a beauty with 11 old-cut mined diamonds creating the stylised Deco flower cluster. It comes with a full jeweller’s valuation certificate stating the value as £2,100.
The beautiful design has that instantly recognisable and wonderful Art Deco stepped look. There are three rows of three diamonds, with the central row being raised in profile; higher than those to either side. There is also a single diamond set to either shoulder, which really stretches the design across the width of your finger. That means 11 old-cut mined diamonds in all. Approx 0.70ct diamonds, colour G-I and clarity VS to SI
The platinum / iridium band is shiny and bright and super reflective so it sparkles and bounces light, as well as the diamonds. The ring is stamped on the inside with a jeweller’s serial number and also with the “IRID. PLAT.” mark. It has been resized in the past which means it is probably going to fit someone immediately rather than having to have it resized up…hurrah! It measures approx UK size Q (approx US size 8). It is a fabulous piece of antique Art Deco work, with a gorgeous design and lots of sparkle. She’s a keeper for sure.
I shall send in a new gift box by complimentary express courier internationally of else by special delivery within the UK. Box in the images is for display only, thank you.
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