24. Art Deco Diamond Crossover Ring

24. Art Deco Diamond Crossover RingEra: Art Deco, circa 1920 Width at head: 8. 9mm by 5. 1mm Ring size: P or 7. 5 US. Resize for 35 Stones: Diamond (0. 22ct total calculated) Marks: None present, tested as 18ct gold

is heavy and imposing with the near-tangible air of disquiet associated with the movement

Cool antique trilogy ring dating from the early 20th century

A halo of pearls borders the cameo with a glass locket compartment concealed behind the head (designed to be worn against the skin) complete with lock of hair

An exceptional antique half-hoop ring dating from the Edwardian period

An unusual carved half-hoop ring set with two rows of alternating natural sapphires and old cut diamonds arranged to form a chequerboard pattern

crossover shoulders meeting at the north and south compass points

3mm by 56mm

It's crafted in 15ct gold with Etruscan-inspired shoulder detailing and clear English hallmarks from the year 1873

punctuated by little gold pommels - a subtle nod to the granulation of the Etruscan and archaeological revivalist style popular during the mid 19th century

circa 1985

The moonstone showcases excellent adularescence (the effect whereby a hazy blueish-white light appears to pool and shimmer beneath the surface)

A few links around the clasp are fused together making it easier to get on and off