A superb Belle Époque gold ring, made in Paris, circa 1910.

This cluster ring features a gorgeous arrangement of milgrain set emeralds and rubies, decorated with floral motifs and rose cut diamonds in platinum settings. The ring is undoubtedly one of the most intricate and well-made Belle Époque rings that we have had the fortune of handling.

Although the maker’s lozenge mark is partially faded, a similar example can be seen in the book ‘Paris Salons 1895-1914 Jewellery II: L-Z’ by Alistair Duncan on page 75 and attributes the work to the French jeweller Charles-Eugène-François Lefebvre.

There is a faint engraving on the inside of the ring with the numbers ‘4 08 12’, which would indicates a date, in this case, the 8th April 1912.

The ring is stamped with a French ‘tête d’aigle’ (‘eagle head’) control mark to indicate that it was made in Paris and that the ring is crafted with a minimum fineness of 18K gold (it tests as 22K gold).

UK size N, US size 6.75

The ring weighs 6.21 grams. The face of the ring measures 25mm x 11mm.

All of the stones are beautifully cut and mounted in open-backed settings. Despite being over 100 years old, the ring remains in really fantastic condition. A truly special ring with seriously impressive craftsmanship and beautiful design. When it comes to Belle Époque rings, it really does not get better than this…

The Edwardian era of jewellery, named after King Edward VII, spanned from 1901 to 1910, although stylistically it is often extended through to 1914. Edwardian jewellery was characterised by a move away from the large and ostentatious jewellery pieces of the Victorian era towards smaller and more refined pieces. Delicate and feminine designs were popular, featuring lace-like filigree work and floral motifs. Platinum became increasingly popular as a metal of choice and the use of colour in jewellery decreased, with the focus on the brilliance of diamonds and the elegance of pearls. The pieces were light, intricate, and eminently elegant, and are perfect for anyone looking for a touch of refined glamour.

DELIVERY

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RETURNS

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