Art Deco 18ct, 18k, 750 Gold Diamond & Opal (0.40ct) two stone engagement ring. Circa 1930

Description

Art DECO 18ct Gold Diamond & Opal (0.40ct) two stone engagement ring.
A beautiful, Opal & Diamond two stone twist, cross-over ring. Featuring an old brilliant-cut 3.9mm diamond & a 3.8 mm Opal mounted in an 18carat yellow gold claw setting.
This style of ring is often referred to as toi et moi (you and me) and is a popular choice for an engagement ring. Believed to have originated from 1776 when Napolean presented a double stoned ring as an engagement ring to his love Josephine.
Total gemstone carat weight is approximately 0.40ct
This exquisite, quality piece of jewellery would have been made around the late Art Deco era.
The diamond is eye clean, bright & sparkly.  A beautiful gemstone this Opal radiates blues, greens, reds and oranges, there is a lovely play of rainbow colours.

RING SIZE: UK: N, USA: 7
WEIGHT: 2.2 grams
HALLMARKS: 18ct (denotes 18carat gold)
CONDITION: Very good
DATE: Art Deco (1920 to 1935)

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