Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Asscher Cut Diamond 'Toi et Moi' Ring Circa 1920s

GBP 145,000.00

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Object Description

An Art Deco emerald and old cut diamond ‘Toi et Moi’ ring in platinum, c1920. The ring is set to the centre with two gemstones set side by side, one a 1.96ct Colombian Emerald and the other a 2.74ct vintage Asscher cut diamond. The shoulders are set with four French cut diamonds either side to a platinum band with ornate hand engraved detailing and millegrain.
Period
1920s
Gemstones
1.96ct Colombian emerald, no oil – with SSEF certificate
2.74ct E VVS2 Asscher cut – with GIA certficate
Setting
Platinum
Weight
6 grams
Dimensions
UK finger size K, US finger size 5.25 (Can be adjusted)
Head: 8.5mm
Band: 2mm
Condition
Very fine
Directors Notes
‘Toi et Moi’ translates from French to ‘You and Me’ and is a popular style of ring that describes two gemstones, traditionally of different types side by side, representing the union of two people in love. As popular as this style is today, it can be traced back centuries to 1796 when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Josephine with an engagement ring in this style. However, this style did not stay in the past, it has been reimaged countless times over since then, in many forms and designs, classic to contemporary, yet always maintaining that original romantic sentiment. Toi et Moi has been loved by style icons such as Jackie Kennedy and certainly can be classed as timeless with unmatched sentiment.

Object Condition

Very Fine

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