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Elegant ‘Dress Ring’ with Sapphire & Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1930


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Elegant ‘Dress Ring’ with Sapphire & Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1930
Elegant ‘Dress Ring’ with Sapphire & Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1930
Description
The term ‘cocktail ring’ came into use in the late 1930s. Previously, large, purely decorative rings were usually referred to as ‘dress rings’ or ‘dinner rings’. The former was usually characterised by a large coloured stone that was intended to complement the eponymous dress. In 1929, Harper's Bazaar wrote: ‘It is no longer seen that two or three rings are worn on each finger. Elegant society wears a diamond band as a wedding ring and a large solitaire ring, usually a diamond, as an engagement ring, and then perhaps another dress ring to enhance the effect of the dress.’ Which midnight blue dress might this ring have been worn with? It has a dark blue sapphire of around 2.50 ct in its centre. Although synthetic sapphires were already available at the time and were often used, this is a natural stone. Ten small diamonds and tendril-like sawn ornaments give the gemstone the appearance of being embedded in lace. The elegant ring has been very well preserved. It is also suitable as an engagement ring.
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Elegant ‘Dress Ring’ with Sapphire & Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1930
Midnight
€ 1,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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