Antique Victorian - Edwardian ring engagement ring. Platinum, diamonds, pearls. Made late 1800's (circa 1890-1905).
Measurements:
Weight is 4.6 grams. US size 2 3/4 (resized). 1.34ct Old European cut Diamonds. Pearls approximately 2.5 - 4.0mm. Pearls believed to be natural, but not tested.
Description :
Elegant, elongated, pointy oval in shape, known as a navette or boat shape. The surface finely pave set with diamonds surrounding a central line of pearls. At the time, only natural pearls were used, but they have not been tested as such.
From the bezel, running down the shoulders to the sides of the shank are finely pave set diamonds.
The bezel or top of the ring floats above a gallery of openwork platinum double mounts.
Ring was resized and any French hallmarks on the outside of the shank were thus lost.
Exquisite workmanship and wonderfully timeless elegance. Breathes luxury and class. Makes a great engagement ring or a ring for anyone to wear and enjoy.
Marks and Metal:
Marked with engraved CARTIER mark. Resizing lost the French hallmarks.
Condition:
Good with minor wear commensurate with age. See comment on resizing above. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.
THE STORY:
Around 1900, Cartier was one of the first jewellers to master the use of platinum. During the Belle Epoque era (before the First World War), through to the Deco period, they produced possibly their greatest masterpieces using platinum to show off diamonds and pearls, which seemingly floated in the air. While Cartier jewelry is always sought after, jewelry from this period is especially rare and desireable. THe quality of workmanship by Cartier during this era was unsurpassed and led them to become possibly the greatest jewellers of the time.
The elongated, pointy oval is known as a navette or boat shape. The navette style of the ring places it firmly in the late Victorian era, when rings of this shape were especially popular.
