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Gold and diamond tank ring “Léonore”

$1201

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Description

Magnificent tank ring of the 40s in 18 carat yellow gold featuring a square central pattern of 4 brilliant cut diamonds of 0.05 carats set on white gold and surrounded on both sides by 3 lines of 2 brilliant cut diamonds of 0.01 carat. This total of 16 diamonds weighs a total of 0.30 carats and frames two lines of shimmering gold.
Size: FR 53 / UK M1/2 / US 6
Weight: 6.2g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.
The story: Emblematic of the 40s, tank rings owe their origin to the troubled period that Europe was going through. Gold was an increasingly rare and coveted material, just like precious stones, which were almost disappearing from the market. The population then melted their possessions into gold for safe keeping, in the form of a ring that was easy to carry around. Tank rings showcase heavy and imposing shapes and their patterns are reminiscent of tank tracks.