Luxurious Déco Band Ring with a 0.80 Ct Old-Cut Diamond, c. 1925

Nature as a source of inspiration did not disappear in Art Deco, but it was reinterpreted. Leaves, flowers, and vines remained popular motifs, yet they lost the free-flowing movement that Art Nouveau had given them. Instead, they were stylized, given a rhythmic quality, and transformed into clear forms. This ring from the mid-1920s illustrates precisely this approach to natural motifs. The wide band, which tapers toward the back, is crafted from warm, shimmering, high-karat rose gold. Overlying it is a delicately structured ornament of platinum: stylized foliage spreads out on both sides of the center stone and follows the curve of the ring. The cool brightness of the platinum clearly sets the botanical motif apart from the golden background and lends the surface depth and texture. At the center sits a diamond of approximately 0.80 carats in the historic “Old European Cut.” Its hand-cut facets and characteristic open culet create a lively, unique play of light. A simple platinum bezel encases the stone and harmoniously integrates it into the surrounding foliage. Thus, the ring combines the strength of a wide band with a surprisingly delicate, nature-inspired ornamentation. It exemplifies that phase of Art Deco in which traditional motifs were not abandoned but rather translated into a modern and more austere design language. The ring came to us here in Berlin.

Estimate:£2,077.17

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