Art Deco gold and diamond ring “Octavine”

Description

Stunning Art Deco (30s) ring in 18k yellow and white gold with a scintillating faceted octagonal motif with a diamond finish framing a small central 0.03-carat rose-cut diamond. The stepped shoulders, worked and chiseled in a diamond finish, lead to a simple yellow gold band. The epitome of Art Deco style, timeless, sophisticated and easy to wear every day.
Size FR 56.5 / UK Q / US 8
Weight 1.18 g
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The Story: Taking its name from the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, the Art Deco movement is distinguished by its geometric designs inspired by industry (no screws, nuts, gears). White gold, platinum, chrome and silver became the emblematic metals of this modern and industrial aesthetic. Yellow gold, once dominant in jewelry, is then relegated to the background, although it is sometimes mixed with white gold to create sophisticated contrasts. It was also a period of transition in stone styles: although modern cuts were gradually taking hold, rose-cut diamonds, inherited from previous centuries, continued to be used, bringing a touch of softness to this resolutely graphic era.