Art Deco Diamond Trilogy Ring

Art Deco Diamond Trilogy RingGorgeous antique trilogy ring set with three bright and icy white old cut diamonds. It dates from the Art Deco era, circa 1920, crafted in 18 carat gold with platinum prong settings. The diamonds, transitional cuts, total around . 86ct with excellent sparkle and fire. Trilogy rings are believed to have originated in ancient Egypt, where they were thought to represent the three phases of the sun (rising, high noon, and setting) or the three stages of

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formed from a single piece of gold wire that goes on to create the band

flat base and rounded 'corners' to form a triangular profile

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a hematite stone engraved with the profile of a Roman Centurion

The earlier examples tended to be much more ornate

The pendant mount is Georgian

They chose to drop the name "blue zoisite" in favour of tanzanite

It's hinged down the middle

I saw it and thought Egyptian Revival vibes

gold pendant fittings

and the North West of England