Buttercup!

Classic engagement ring with brilliant-cut diamond in gold & platinum, circa 1955


€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Classic engagement ring with brilliant-cut diamond in gold & platinum, circa 1955
Classic engagement ring with brilliant-cut diamond in gold & platinum, circa 1955
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
Sparkling gemstones can be set in a variety of ways, that is, fixed in the piece of jewelry. One option is to surround the stone with a bezel, which offers stability but allows minimal light to reach the gem. Alternatively, the goldsmith may use small prongs to hold the stone, keeping it light and airy. This type of setting, in particular, has evolved into numerous forms over the generations. A particularly enchanting example is the so-called "buttercup" setting. The buttercup setting was developed as early as the mid-19th century and is named after the flower known as ranunculus, or buttercup, in German. A glance at the design immediately explains the name: the space between the prongs that hold the stone is shaped like semi-circular arches, resembling the petals of the flower. This ring embraces the old motif and presents it in platinum. At its center, a white diamond of around 0.17 carats shines brilliantly. The simple band is crafted from high-carat gold, allowing the diamond to take center stage and capture all the attention. While the ring draws inspiration from 19th-century models, the craftsmanship and the cut of the diamond reveal that it is a work of the 1950s.
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Classic engagement ring with brilliant-cut diamond in gold & platinum, circa 1955
Buttercup!
€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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