Art Deco Platinum & 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring

This is a wonderful original 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 is typical of the 1920s and was made circa 1925. It is a great design with an oval set with two diamonds in the centre that have a total estimated weight of 1.20 caratsThe 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…. Around them are calibre set sapphires with a bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings.
of three diamonds on either side with a further small band of calibre sapphires with two further diamonds on the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones.. There is millgrain detail throughout. It sits low on the finger and curves around it nicely so it would make an amazing engagement or dress ring.