Art Deco Toi et Moi Ring

Art Deco Toi et Moi RingSleek and shimmering Art Deco halo ring dating from the 1920s. The design is governed by an understated geometry and bold use of contrast; it's all very much in keeping with the trends of the Art Deco era. Two old cut diamonds in square settings appear to 'float' within an oval platinum halo border that's flanked by another square set diamond at each shoulder. The millegrain platinum settings contrast beautifully in both tone and texture with the

forming petal-like cut out sections around the stones - sometimes referred to as scalloped (like the edges of a scallop shell

saw the first women elected to parliament (Constance Markievicz but

each depicting a day of the week

Celestial motifs feature prominently in jewellery from the 19th century - the Victorians were enamoured by the night sky

Stunning antique pearl necklace dating from the Art Deco era

The snake's jaws are stretched open with long fangs biting down on a 6

One stone appears to be a replacement

London import marks warrant the gold indicate that it was made in the late 1980s

1917Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age

G-H colour and SI1 clarity

and built in yellow gold from the Clogau St

or similar) to be worn against the skin