Vintage diamond ring with large verdelite (green tourmaline)

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage
See also: vintage jewelry
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Style specifics
The Interbellum is the period between the two World Wars and one can recognize a transition from the Art Deco style to the Retro style.

Period
ca. 1930
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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
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
14 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.10ct colour and clarity H/K, 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
One tourmaline with a weight of 6.59ct. See pictures for the IJGC-certificate of this stone or check this URL.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and tourmaline for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 1,82 cm (0,72 inch) x 1,57 cm (0,62 inch)
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Weight
6,10 gram (3,92 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
21266-0567

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