Art Nouveau Diamond Toi Et Moi 18ct Gold Ring c.1900s

Description

An adorable original antique Art Nouveau ring; featuring two dainty old cut diamonds, collet set in an elegant twist Toi Et Moi setting of buttery 18ct yellow gold.

The Toi Et Moi setting of two stones together has a rich and romantic history. It became popular in the late 18th Century when Emperor Napoleon gave Josephine an engagement ring set with a diamond and sapphire, cementing their unconventional and passionate attachment. It remained popular throughout the 19th Century and, in 1953 John F Kennedy gave Jackie an engagement ring of an emerald and diamond, which she later upgraded to the Toi Et Moi style.

This beauty has two twinkling little antique diamonds, offset to a scalloped Art Nouveau shank. A perfect proposal or engagement ring for any antique jewellery lover in need of some right hand sparkle.

ERA: Art Nouveau c.1900s

ORIGIN: Likely English

MATERIAL: 18ct yellow gold (stamped inside shank) and natural old cut diamonds.

SIZE:

• UK size N
• U.S. size 6.75
• Setting precludes exact diamond weight but estimated to be 0.10pts each (approx 0.20pts total)

WEIGHT: 2.3 grams

CONDITION: Beautiful antique condition. Setting of diamonds precludes colour and clarity assessment but they’re bright and twinkly. Under close magnification (with 10x lens) the collet setting is slightly rubbed with age but stones are secure. Gold shank has a nice thickness to it still. Crisp 18ct gold stamp inside the shank. Box for illustration only but this will come beautifully gift wrapped. 

SHIPPING: Free inside the UK and to the U.S. – American buyers please note that you’re responsible for any import charges that may apply.

RETURNS: Accepted – but please read the customer care page before purchase to ensure you understand the terms and conditions of sale.

TAGS: Art Nouveau Diamond Toi Et Moi 18ct Gold Ring c.1900s