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Edwardian .68ct Diamond & Pearl Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring

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Edwardian .68ct Diamond & Pearl Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring

$2,450.00

Description

DATE: Edwardian, c.1910

Stunning Edwardian era "Toi et Moi" ring, France circa 1910. The head comprises crossover shoulders, ending in an old Euro diamond and natural pearl, joined together by a diamond-set "s" motif. The stones are set in platinum with millegrain edges, contrasting beautifully with the rich yellow 18k gold band. The toi et moi theme represents "you and me," and had something of a resurgence in the early 20th Century, ~100 years after it was popularised by Napoleon when he proposed to Josephine with a sapphire and diamond example (look that up, it's awesome). If you're looking for the perfect romantically charged engagement ring...

STONES 

Natural Pearl - 4.7mm

Old European Cut Diamond - .40ct

Old European & Rose Cut Diamonds - .28ct total

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 1.7 x 1.4cm

Width of band: 1.8mm

WEIGHT 

4.2g

MARKS 

French hallmarks for 18k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, with fine antique patina

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