Art Deco Platinum Filigree & Diamond Ring

An elegant antique filigree ring crafted in platinum, circa 1920, designed as a delicately milgrained lattice set in the center with two fiery bright old European/transitional-cut diamonds; bright bursts of sparkle are provided by the antique single-cut diamonds that accent the gallery and shoulders.

A perfect example of the dye-struck filigree pieces of the early 1920's, combining the graceful airiness of the earlier Edwardian work with the geometric symmetry of an aesthetic that would become Art Deco.

 Details: Approximately 9/16" north to south and 1/4" east to west across the face, it has a curved saddle to keep it comfortably flush to the finger and face up when worn. Marked for platinum inside the band. Ring comes with a complimentary appraisal from a GIA certified gemologist.

Size: 4 full. Resizable about two full sizes without issue. Please contact us for details before purchase if you are interested in our sizing service.

Condition: In excellent condition with crisp clean details.

History: Old European-cut diamonds are distinguished from modern brilliant cuts by higher tables and deeper pavilions, with a sparkle that is more boldly shaped: a little more energy than an old mine-cut, but more languid than the frenzy of a modern brilliant.

Transitional cuts are roughly dated between 1920-1940, and encompass the progress of diamond cutting technology as it moved from the old European-cut to the modern round brilliant (RBC) known today. They are extremely similar to the modern but have lower crown angles, a larger table, and smaller culet than the OEC.