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Antique French Belle Epoque Diamond and Enamel Ring Gold Firmament Enfantement
About the Item
A small, delicate and beautifully handcrafted ring made in France during the Belle Epoque era, circa 1900. The design is inspired by late 18th century French ring types known as ‘firmament’ and ‘enfantement’ rings. They were designed by French jewellers to celebrate the long-awaited news that King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were expecting an heir (bagues au firmament), and the subsequent birth of the Dauphin of France (bagues à l’enfantement).
The celestial cobalt blue guilloché enamel bezel contrasts beautifully with the bright white sparkle of the diamonds to mimic the night sky. The two striking Old Mine Cut diamonds are set in platinum and weigh approximately 0.5ct each. In the middle is a much smaller Old European Cut diamond weighing approx 0.025ct. The bezel is bordered by decorative white enamel and adjoins the ring with split shoulders. The ring sits flat on the finger and the stones are all in open-back settings making the ring ideal for frequent wear.
UK size E 1/2, US size 2.5 (very small!), 4.74g, French control marks for 18K gold and platinum.
The bezel measures 23mm x 10mm. The condition and workmanship is very impressive and the enamel has no surface wear.
- Ring Size:3 US, Resizable
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- Weight:4.74 g
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2845218394292
Resizing is available.
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