Art Deco 18ct & Platinum, Three Stone French Cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring

An unusual Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. ring that was made circa 1920.  It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) yellow gold with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word ‘platina’ meaning ‘little silver’. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum’s durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete… top.  It has been set with three square French cut sapphires in a line across the top.  A reason that French Cuts were popular in the Art Deco era was their ability to complement the geometric designs that popularised the period.  They also have a lovely play of light when worn.  Around them are collet set small, well matched diamonds. It curves nicely around the finger and sits low so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring.