Exciting Art Déco Ring with Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1930

This ring from around 1930 shows one of the most beautiful ideas of Art Deco jewelry designers in their use of gemstones. Its design thrives on a sophisticated play with illusion and contrast, made possible by precise craftsmanship and great technical skill. Dark blue synthetic sapphires could be produced synthetically in large numbers thanks to the newly developed Verneuil process. Their uniform color allowed the designers to work freely with the material. A single diamond of around a third of a carat appears to float in the center of the ring. Held in a fine bezel setting, it stands out clearly from the design and forms the luminous center of the composition. It is surrounded by a boat-shaped field of densely set, precisely cut, dark blue Verneuil sapphires. The stones are so precisely calibrated that they form a coherent surface without any visible settings spoiling the impression. A multi-fit frame of diamonds surrounds this dark center and enhances the attractive contrast between the midnight blue sapphire and the radiant white. The ring face follows the elegant navette shape of the center, while the shoulders of the smooth ring band are also set with small diamonds. The result is an exemplary jewel from around 1930, which we can easily date thanks to a small hallmark that was only used between 1929 and 1949. It is a design of clear, modern austerity, the effect of which has lost none of its fascination to this day.

Estimate:£2,454.85

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