Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring

A smart 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal – most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). eternity ringA ring given as a symbol of lasting affection, typically set with an unbroken circle of gems.
set with over one caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated ‘ct’, 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. ’24 carat’ signifies pure gold, ’18 carat’ 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as ‘c… of well matched white diamonds. The sides of the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. are a typical engraved zig zag 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. design. The edges are millgrained which adds extra detail. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads. This ring was made in the 1920s and is as wearable now as it was then.