Art Deco Millegrain Cluster Ring

Art Deco Millegrain Cluster RingDainty Art Deco cluster ring set with old mine cut diamonds. The head is finished in platinum and adorned with incredibly fine millegrain detailing, while the band is crafted in 18ct gold the warmth of the yellow gold contrasting beautifully with the icy white diamonds and cool platinum tones. English, circa 1920. Era: Art Deco, circa 1920 Head size: 10. 8mm by 6. 3mm Ring size: M or 6. 25 US. Resizable for 35 Stones: Old Mine Cut Diamonds Marks:

command as much as the natural stones they were imitating

an evolution of the table cut and a precursor to the old mine

1964Condition: Great vintage condition

lightly graduated and of heavy hollow construction that keeps the weight (and the price

Some general wear consistent with age and use

is borrowed from example found during excavations in Luxor

Fun fact about the Palace of Fine Arts: the story goes that building was accidentally built back-to-front

reminds me of a ziggurat

Tiny but perfectly formed

gold paint/colouration is partially rubbed from the base

A few minor dents to the sides of the setting and a small split

An elegant mid-century ring with a single pearl set within ornate (but oh-so-refined) shoulders each set with a brilliant cut diamond and finished in fine millegrain