Aquamarine and diamond ring, France, mid 20th century. By the late 1940s and 1950s, jewellery designs had gradually left behind the flat geometry of the Art Deco style, and developed a more curvilinear, voluminous style, reflecting the increasingly romantic, feminine fashions of the era. Coupled with this was a return to yellow gold, brighter colour palettes and a focus on larger stones. This dress ring, with its beautiful ribbonlike design and a large, clear aquamarine at its centre, complemented by cushion-shaped diamonds in contrasting platinum settings, is an excellent example of this classic era of jewellery design from France – the centre of European jewellery design.
Place Of Origin |
France |
Stone Type |
Aquamarine: 14mm x 10mm x 7.2mm Approx. 7.20ct total (calculated) Diamonds: Approx. 0.40ct carats total |
Setting Dimensions |
Height of setting: 7.2mm |
Metal Type |
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum, and a partial French maker’s mark – V with a five-pointed star |
Date Of Manufacture |
1940 - 1950 |
Period Of Manufacture |
Mid Century |
Condition |
Very good |
Signs Of Wear |
Wear commensurate with age |
Band Size |
UK M / US 6.5 (complimentary re-size available) |
Weight |
8.18 grams (gross) |