1950s Trilogy Crossover Ring

1950s Trilogy Crossover RingClassic crossover trilogy ring dating from the mid 20th century, circa 1950. It's home to three bright brilliant cut diamonds, . 84ct in total, set slightly offset against the ring within sweeping shoulders that curl around the centre stone. It's crafted in 18 carat gold with platinum 'Tiffany settings'. 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,

The cut-out figure kneels

it's an unusually sleek and streamlined example

a domed rose cut diamond

Inlay is 9ct rose gold

on page 111 of English goldsmiths and their marks: a history of the goldsmiths and plateworkers of England

Crafted in solid 9 carat gold with a single baroque pearl dangling beneath

The bail is set with further diamonds

33ct calculated weight

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14ct gold (plus Soviet hallmarks)

and the stones display a wonderfully moody deep red hue

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