Retro diamond and white gold statement ring. The exquisite central cushion cut diamond is set in such a way that the claw setting, which connects it with the square of twelve brilliant cut diamonds surrounding it, enhances the bold square feeling of the ring. Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring) Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Although most people would call this style Art Deco it is more considered to be a product of the fifties of the Twentieth Century. Strongly influenced by Art Deco but also by the Retro style. That to most people this is Art Deco is no coincidence as both Retro style and Fifties style are the style successors of Art Deco. or more info on styles Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative. Period: ca. 1950 Source of inspiration: Although made in the fifties, the artist making this ring was clearly inspired by the Art Deco style Material: platinum Extra information: Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage. Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries. In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupids arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal. But it wasnt until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand. Diamonds: One old mine emerald cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.60 crt. Twelve old European cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 2.16 crt. Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. (approximate color and clarity: H/K, vs/i) Total diamond weight: approx. 2.76 crt. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: top of ring 1,45 cm (0,57 inch) x 1,55 cm (0,61 inch) Weight: 6,00 gram (3,86 dwt) Ring size Continental: 55 & 17_ , Size US 7_ , Size UK: O Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge). Reference N: 14185-0018 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry