French Art Deco diamond ring (0.80 carat center) and ruby

Period: Circa 1930
Metal: Platinum 950/1000
Total weight (gross): 4 grams
Diameter (ring head): 1.5 cm
Finger size: 55 (size adjustment possible)
Type of stones: Old cut diamonds (around 1 carat, including 0.80 carat main diamond – estimated gemological characteristics G VS), rose cut diamonds, calibrated rubies
State of conservation: Very good state of conservation
History:
At the end of the war, French society underwent great transformations. This period was marked by a desire for renewal which was to be expressed in Art Deco.
Art Deco is the name given to the « modern » style of the 20th century. He enjoyed worldwide influence during the interwar years and expressed himself in all areas of creation. This period marked the history of jewelry by associating inventiveness of forms with extraordinary finesse of work on platinum.
This type of antique jewelry is enjoying increasing success given its timelessness.
Bibliographical references:
Art deco jewelry, Sylvie Raulet, Editions du Regard, 1991
Price: 5480 euros
Reference: 19 120 2