Yellow, white gold and diamond Art Deco ring “Ella”

Description

Magnificent Art Deco era ring in 18k yellow and white gold, set with a 0.05 carat old cut diamond. A typical piece of the Art Deco movement and era, all in rectilinear lines that are both raw and delicate.
Size: FR 51.5 / US 6 / UK L
Weight: 2.63g
Eagle Hallmark
This piece had a previous life in France.

The Story: Taking its name from the 1925 World’s Fair titled “International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts,” the Art Deco movement is characterized by its geometric designs reminiscent of industry (bolts, screws, nuts and gears). White gold, platinum, chromium and silver are also characteristic of the period, during which yellow gold, previously highly prized by jewellers, was substituted for these “white” materials, more so in the industrial aesthetics of the movement.