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Toi Et Moi - Victorian 10K Gold Rose Cut Diamond 'You And Me' Ring.  This exquisite ring is crafted from 10K rose, yellow, and white gold, tested and confirmed. Featuring 2 natural antique rose cut diamonds, Victorian styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery is set with two beautiful glowing diamonds, which represent 'you and me'. The shoulders are a bypass design, and the band is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The gallery is created in rose and white gold buttercup settings, and the band in yellow gold. Antique diamonds and gemstones were often set in silver ,and later in white gold, because the silver colored metals set off the diamonds beautifully. The diamonds  are closed back, which adds addition protection to the diamonds. This symbolic Victorian ring would make a perfect engagement ring, gift, or addition to any fine jewelry collection.

Note: Appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antiquity value.   

Comments: The antique rose cut diamonds are closed back, which will appear to be darker than what they are in person. The diamonds are brighter and whiter than as shown in the photographs. 

You cannot look at rose cut diamond jewelry factually with a recut formula in mind, its value is object driven. Rose cuts are a greater challenge in estimating weight once they have been mounted (especially if they are closed back). These rose cut diamonds are hand cut, which makes them so special . This is a rare find.  

History : The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road. 

Toi et Moi, meaning ‘you and me’ in French, might be some of the most romantic and simple words someone could hear from a love one. Having these words translated into a ring is even more romantic! Toi et Moi rings are made with two stones that are set next to each other without ever touching and  on the same ring. Historically, these stones were of similar size and shape, but contemporary designers are playing with this design.

One of the first Toi et Moi rings mentioned in jewelry history is that of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1796, Napoleon was a revolutionary soldier in the French army. Napoleon offered to his first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais a gorgeous Toi et Moi ring. At the time, Josephine was 6 years older than him, with 2 children from a previous marriage. Napoleon’s family was none too pleased about this union, but nothing could stop the two lovebirds. The Toi et Moi ring was made in gold, with a delicate band holding a pear shaped sapphire and an antique pear shaped diamond. Each weigh just under 1-carat. Though they divorced in 1810, this ring is still a strong symbol of romance and love. In 2013, the ring sold for just under $1 million at Osenat, a French auction house! 

Measurements: Face of ring 14.00 mm x 12.00 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond (Antique Rose Cut diamonds ) 1.00 carats 

Weight: 2.98 grams 

Ring Size: 6 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Europe    Provenance: Canada 

Date: Circa 1890