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A French 'toi et moi' diamond ring made in Paris around 1910: two old cut diamonds in a swirl of smaller stones.Toi et moi means 'you and me', and the crossover design, with two stones side by side, made it a romantic choice for engagement. Here the two old cut diamonds, each approximately 0.3ct, sit at the centre of a firework-like swirl of old cut and rose cut diamonds.The ring is 18K yellow gold with the settings topped in platinum, a technique of the early 20th century that makes the diamonds look whiter and brighter. The settings are open-backed to let in the light. It carries the French eagle's head mark for Paris and 18K gold.A striking engagement ring with Edwardian elegance and real movement.Details: c.1910; Paris, France; 18K gold and platinum, eagle's head mark; two old cut diamonds approx. 0.3ct each, with old cut and rose cut diamonds; 22mm north to south; UK M½, US 6½; 5.12g.Condition: Please ask for a detailed condition report.
A French 'toi et moi' diamond ring made in Paris around 1910: two old cut diamonds in a swirl of smaller stones.
Toi et moi means 'you and me', and the crossover design, with two stones side by side, made it a romantic choice for engagement. Here the two old cut diamonds, each approximately 0.3ct, sit at the centre of a firework-like swirl of old cut and rose cut diamonds.
The ring is 18K yellow gold with the settings topped in platinum, a technique of the early 20th century that makes the diamonds look whiter and brighter. The settings are open-backed to let in the light. It carries the French eagle's head mark for Paris and 18K gold.
A striking engagement ring with Edwardian elegance and real movement.
Details: c.1910; Paris, France; 18K gold and platinum, eagle's head mark; two old cut diamonds approx. 0.3ct each, with old cut and rose cut diamonds; 22mm north to south; UK M½, US 6½; 5.12g.
Condition: Please ask for a detailed condition report.
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