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True Elegance - Art Deco 14K White Gold Pearl & Diamond Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K , and a makers mark Fiancee.  Featuring 2 genuine cultured saltwater Japanese pearls, 10 single cut diamonds, Art Deco styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This exquisite ring showcases two beautiful white luminous pearls, which is flanked by ribbons of white gold, adorned by sparkling high quality diamonds. The shank is solid, smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. This Art Deco era ring is feminine, and classy. It would make a unique engagement ring, gift, or addition to any fine jewelry collection... True elegance at its finest. 

Note: Appraisal included with the ring.  Appraised at $2200.00 (Tax excluded)

Comments: In the Edwardian and Art Deco period pearl rings were very popular as engagement rings (Thus the makers mark 'Fiancee) This particular example has two pearls (meaning you and me)'Toi et Moi' ring. 

History: Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

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.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much ater.White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 18.00 mm x 11.50 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl 5.60 mm    Diamonds .25 carats 

Weight: 4.22 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1930