Deco Trio - Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Old English Cut Diamond Ring (ADR240)

Deco Trio - Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Old English Cut Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold, and platinum, hallmarked 18ct & PLAT. Featuring one natural antique Old English cut diamond, two natural single cut diamonds, Art Deco era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This wonderful platinum gallery is expertly claw-set with 3 sparkling diamonds, which is surrounded by beautifully carved bezels. The shoulders are also crafted in platinum, showcasing delicate engraved decoration. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Art Deco era ring is beautifully rendered and encompasses the wonderful craftsmanship of the period.

Note: Professional appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value of the ring. 

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.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

In the early 1800s, Englishmen William Hyde Wollaston and Smithson Tennant discovered how to make platinum malleable , effectively opening the door to platinum's extensive commercial applications. Platinum was discovered in Russia in 1822, and shortly thereafter, it began to be fashioned into decorative chains.

The Art Deco design era originated in France in the 1910s, just before World War I, and continued through the 1930s. 

Measurements: Face of the Ring 13.50 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: .10 carats 

Weight: 2.81 grams 

Ring Size: 8 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1920