Art Deco, 18ct Gold & Plat, Diamond 0.34ct romantic ‘toi’ et ‘moi’ ring, C1920

Description

Fabulous, Art Deco, 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond 0.34ct romantic ‘toi’ et ‘moi’ engagement ring,
Circa 1920

This pretty piece of jewellery has two, eight-cut Diamonds mounted in Platinum, with decorative platinum shoulders tapering onto an 18carat yellow gold shank.
Each Diamond measures approximately 3.5mm, they are mounted in an illusion setting, giving the appearance of larger diamonds.
The total width of the diamonds across the finger is 9.8mm with a width of 7mm.

These lovely Diamonds are well matched, eye clean, and bright with an estimated Colour: I, Clarity: SI1 to SI2 & total carat weight of 0.34ct

Hallmarked as follows: 18ct (denotes 18ct gold), Plat (denotes platinum)

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.

RING SIZE: UK: N USA: 6.75
WEIGHT: 3 grams
HALLMARKS: As above
CONDITION: Good
DATE: Art Deco (1920 to 1935)