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French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
About the Item
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring is a geometric tour de force and one of the most gorgeous natural pearl rings in my collection.
The gleaming platinum mounting was entirely hand-fabricated and when seen from the side nearly resembles the Crystal Palace from the 1851 World Exposition. A pair of fleur-de-lis grace each shoulder. When it was created a century ago, it was decidedly feminine. Today, it is architectural -even industrial. And could be worn by anyone.
The face of the ring occupies two planes; one forward and a second slightly held back. We have a large natural saltwater pearl set atop a cut corner square. There is another pearl set above and one below. Running horizontally top and bottom is a bar of 4 tiny old-mine sparkling diamonds. The "lower level" of the face features four additional pearls at the top and four on the bottom. There are 4 additional small silver pearls stacked on either side. Altogether: 19 pearls ranging in size from 2mm and 3.30mm on the sides to 4.50mm for the pearls above and below the center pearl, which measures 6.8 x 7.0mm. All the pearls display the thick and luscious nacre and luminous beauty that is the exclusive domain of the uncultured pearl. Gems, every single one of them, even the smallest.
The ring bears the French mark for platinum at the rear of the shank but no maker's mark, just the ghost of what may have once been one.
This pearl and diamond ring is a size 6 ½ and could be resized by your local jeweler. It ships with a certificate from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the central pearl is a natural —non-cultured— saltwater pearl. Only the main pearl was tested but as a certified gemologist with advanced training in pearls, I can guarantee that, in fact, all the pearls in this ring are natural and uncultured.
A marvelous and unique jewel featuring the rarest gems our oceans can provide. A timelessly chic and classic ring you will adore wearing and passing on.
- Ring Size:6.5 US, Resizable
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- Weight:7.24 g
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- Lab Report Available:GPL 10199
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
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- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1589121152732
Resizing is available.
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