Vintage Diamond Ring with Belle Époque Touch – Crafted for Quiet Grandeur

A jewel that whispers of theatre and evening elegance, this vintage diamond ring evokes the refined glamour of the 1920s. Its openwork plaque shimmers with layered diamond motifs, radiating from a central old brilliant cut. The scalloped design, set in yellow and white gold, hints at Belle Époque grace while embracing Art Deco boldness. Ornate yet balanced, it draws the eye without demanding it, offering a glimpse into an era where beauty was meant to be admired slowly, with care.

Jewellery type
Antique engagement ring (also known as estate jewelry in some parts of the world).

Condition
Very good condition
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Country of origin
Unknown. Despite careful examination, no hallmarks or distinctive features could be identified that would allow us to attribute this jewel to a specific country. Its materials and construction, however, do allow us to confidently date it to around 1920.

Style
A refined blend of Belle Époque elegance and emerging Art Deco geometry. The ring’s scalloped design and openwork structure evoke late 19th-century romanticism, while the symmetry and crisp setting already hint at the stylistic shift of the 1920s.
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Style specifics
Typical for this transitional period are the fine millegrain borders, old-cut diamonds, and stylised floral geometry – a poetic echo of the Belle Époque, refined through the lens of modernity.

Period
Ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K yellow and white gold or platinum (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
• 1 old brilliant cut diamond, estimated weight approx. 0.25 carat
• 38 single brilliant cut diamonds (8/8), estimated total weight approx. 0.46 carat

Total number of diamonds (excluding the 30 rose cuts and senailles): 39
Estimated total weight (excluding the 30 rose cuts and senailles): approx. 0.71 carat (average colour and clarity: F/H, VS/SI)

Weight, colour and clarity were assessed while the stones remained set, in order to maintain the jewel’s original condition. The values given should therefore be considered expert approximations.

Every diamond in our antique and vintage jewellery has been examined and confirmed as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No hallmarks present. The ring was carefully examined, but no visible or legible marks could be identified. In our practice, it is not uncommon to encounter jewellery without hallmarks. For this reason, all pieces are tested with the touchstone, even when hallmarks are present.
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Dimensions
Top of ring 21.0 mm (0.83 inch) x 11.8 mm (0.46 inch)
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Weight
3.30 gram (2.12 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 51 & 16¼ , Size USA: 5½ , Size UK: K½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme adjustments a small fee may apply).
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Adin Reference Nº
25191-0317

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