Geometry of Glamour: Exploring a 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ring

An exquisite Belgian Art Deco ring, circa 1920, encapsulating the era's penchant for abstract motifs and geometric forms. Crafted from platinum, this piece is adorned with fourteen old mine brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.92 carats. These gems elegantly complement the central cultured pearl of 8½ mm, embodying the opulence and glamour of the Roaring Twenties. This ring, a testament to the decorative prowess of the Art Deco period, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and sophistication.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Belgium

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
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Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Four old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.56ct
Ten old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.36ct

Total diamond count
14 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 0.92 crt with an average colour and clarity F/H, vs/si

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 cultured pearl 8½ mm

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
"pt950" Which is the Belgian control mark for platinum
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,76 cm (0,69 inch)
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Weight
6,10 gram (3,92 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 50 & 16 , Size USA: 5¼ , Size UK: J½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
22132-0317

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