Awe-Inspiring Grandeur: Victorian Toi et Moi Ring with 2.57ct Diamonds

A splendid Late Victorian toi et moi ring, celebrating the timeless symbol of "you and me." Crafted circa 1890, this design exemplifies the romantic allure of the era. Two old brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 1.67 carats (H/J colour, VS clarity), are surrounded by a further ten old mine-cut diamonds of 0.90 carats (H/K colour, VS/I clarity), bringing the total diamond weight to an impressive 2.57 carats. Set in 18K red gold with platinum accents, the gentle curve of the setting and intricate craftsmanship evoke whispers of enduring love, making it a precious heirloom and a poetic testament to Victorian romance.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Late-Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.

Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: late-Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Love and romance

Theme
Toi et Moi ring - The French call this shape of rings "Toi et Moi" which means "You and me".

Material 18K
red gold and details in platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.67ct colour and clarity H/J, vs
Ten old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct colour and clarity H/K, vs/i

Total diamond count
Twelve pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.57 crt

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,24 cm (0,49 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
5,00 gram (3,21 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 55 & 17½ , Size USA: 7¼ , Size UK: O

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
24320-0163

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