French Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring
$8,500
Dating from the early years of the 20th century, this platinum-topped gold ring is set with pearls and diamonds. Designed as an elongated vertical form with scrolling foliate motifs set with 46 old mine-cut diamonds, and enhanced throughout with millegrain accents, the ring centers a line of 6 graduating white pearls. Gracefully elongating the finger, this delicate French ring offers an all-white palette that subtly contrasts sparkling diamonds with satiny pearls.
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- Curator's Notes
Item #: R-20035
Country: France
Circa: 1910
Size: 7 (this ring may be resized, please contact us for further information)
Materials: 46 Old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.05 carats); 6 Round white pearls (graduating from approximately 3.00 mm to 3.70mm); Platinum-topped 18K gold
Signed: With French assay marks
In the Belle Époque, the use of platinum backed by gold allowed jewelers to create lacy, light and delicate mountings inspired by the extravagant diamond jewelry of the Ancien Regime, while preserving the comfort and softness of gold against the skin.