Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Asscher Cut Diamond & French Cut Ruby Square Ring

An amazing 18ct white gold ring that was imported into France in the 1920s. It has been rub over been set with a clear and very bright white Carré cut diamond that weighs approximately three quarters of a carat. Carré cut, originally developed to make maximum use of the rough stone, is a square-shaped stone with 90֯ corners and a large upper facet. As with baguette or emerald cuts, its step-cut facets emphasise any flaws in the stone so only high-quality gems are suitable for this style. Around it are twenty French cut rubies. There is millgrain detail throughout and further small diamonds set in to the shoulders. It is a chic style that will never date.