EDWARDIAN 1905 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 14.16 Ctw Turquoise & Diamonds
Edwardian cocktail ring with American turquoise.
This is a stunning large cocktail ring created in America during the Edwardian period, back in 1900's. The ring has been crafted with transitional styles in solid .900/.999 platinum and 18 karats white gold, with high polished finish. The ring is beautifully made up with great proportions in a navette shape and is embellished with a gorgeous selection of natural earth mined gemstones, such; thirty-four European Rose cuts diamonds and one American blue turquoise. The gemstone’s settings are decorated with millegrain dots.
Turquoise: Mounted in the center in a millegrain bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (27 x 13 x 5 mm) of natural blue turquoise of 12.44 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain flush settings, with 34 old European rose cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 1.72 carats. white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Birthstone: Turquoise for the month of December.
Weight: 10.95 Grams, (7.05 Dwt).
Measurements: 42 mm by 23 mm (1.68 x 0.91 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Unmarked as usual. Tested for gold .750/.999 Au, Platinum .900/.999 Pl and Iridium .100/.999 Ir.
Edwardian Era
This era like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Millegrain
This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Edwardian ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum or gold. The 35 gemstones are secured in their settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R121424ANEM/.3158
