Art Deco gold, diamond and sapphire ring “Delmare”
$752
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Description
Sublime ring from the Art Deco era in 18-carat gold whose band consists of a shimmering gadrooned band on one side and three gadrooned bands on the other, one set with 5 brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.01 carats. At the center of the ring is nestled a beautiful 0.7 carat oval-cut ultramarine blue sapphire in bezel setting. An elegant piece typical of the period (30s) and at the same time borrows a unique character.
Size: FR 53/ UK N/ US 6 3/4
Weight: 3.32g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.
The story: Sapphire, the stone of the September natives, takes its name from the Latin “sapphirus” and the Greek “sappheiros,” which probably referred to lapis lazuli, another blue stone known in ancient times. The modern understanding of sapphire as the blue variety of the mineral corundum developed later. Sapphires have been prized throughout history for their bright blue color, symbolizing wisdom, virtue, and good fortune. In ancient Persia, it was believed that the earth rested on a gigantic sapphire, which reflected its color to the sky. Sapphires adorned the robes of clergy and royalty, cementing their association with divine favor and nobility.