4 200 €
Hide pricesThis beautiful Art Deco ring, crafted in platinum and 18K gold, is set with old-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats. The center stone is a synthetic sapphire from the Art Deco era, known as a “Verneuil,” which was frequently used in jewelry of that period.
The ring is substantial and well-proportioned. Its geometric lines are characteristic of Art Deco design.
The cabochon shows scratches from wear.
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Total weight of the diamonds Valued color & clarity |
approx. 1,60 ct F-G/VS-SI |
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| Weight | 19,34 g |
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| Ring size | 46 (can be resized) |
| Dimensions (Top of the ring) (cm) | 2 x 1,3 |
We deliver a certificate of authenticity
Please notice that our images are not photoshopped, we use a daylight environment (copyright - Heritage de France)
The jewel comes in a beautiful gift box
| Ref. | #7620 |
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In 1920s Paris, jewelry design evolved toward geometric lines, structured forms, and contrasting colors. Art Deco platinum rings set with synthetic cabochon sapphires reflect this new aesthetic, characteristic of French jewelry from the interwar period.
Developed in the early 20th century by French chemist Auguste Verneuil, the synthetic corundum manufacturing process provided jewelers with sapphires displaying an intense, uniform blue color. Their use was not limited to costume jewelry: these gemstones were also incorporated into platinum rings, sometimes alongside diamonds.
Cabochon cutting, distinguished by its smooth, rounded surface, enhances the depth and intensity of the sapphire's blue color. This distinctive shape contrasts with the precise geometric lines of Art Deco settings, often crafted in platinum and featuring architectural shoulders, openwork details, or delicate milgrain decoration.
These antique rings illustrate a period when technical innovation and artistic experimentation transformed French jewelry design. Today, they are particularly appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts of Art Deco jewelry and Parisian craftsmanship from the 1920s.
