Diamond Engagement Rings
Sapphire Engagement Rings
Emerald Engagement Rings
Ruby Engagement Rings
Rings
Earrings
Necklaces
Brooches
Bracelets & Bangles
Cufflinks
Pendants
Chains
Tie Pins
Lockets
Charms
Signet Rings
Seals
Curiosities
UK / £
USA / $
AU / $
Experts since 1975
-
Your Shopping Bag is empty
Free Worldwide Delivery
View All
Diamond
Sapphire
Emerald
Ruby
The Responsible Choice
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours.
Find Out MoreArt Deco Silver, Marcasite & Blue Paste Ring
№ 859H
467 Admirers
A striking Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. More silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
More ring set with a pale to mid blue syntheticA man-made material with essentially the same optical, chemical and physical properties as its natural counterpart, but completely artificial. Commonly used for calibré settings due to the colour matching possibilities. More spinelFrequently called "Balas Ruby", a term derived from Badakshan, the name of the district in Afghanistan which is said to have been the source of the finest stones in mediaeval times. Spinels are often mistaken for rubies, perhaps the most famous of these is the "Black Prince"s Ruby" in the Imperial State Crown which is actually a red spinel and the "Timur Rub... More, and graded marcasiteThe marcasite of jewellery is in fact iron pyrite as marcasite itself is too brittle alone for the durability required of a piece. This jewellery marcasite is sometimes called ‘fool’s gold’ given its heavily metallic appearance. Marcasite of this kind also offers a kind of iridescence, explaining its use as a more affordable diamond replacement that wi... More (iron pyrites) on the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. This ring was really a costume jewel of the 1920s and imitated it’s more expensive counterpart, an aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is a blue variety of the mineral, beryl, of which emerald is the less durable but more prized green variety. Aquamarine was believed to protect sailors at sea and banish fear. More and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More ring.
Essentials
Item Number:
№ 859H
Measurements:
Synthetic spinel 1.2 cm by 1 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
8 years ago
Hallmarks
Unmarked, silver
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
Condition
Fair
Good
Very Good
Excellent
You Might Also Like
Our Guarantee
We always stand by our five core principles: Quality, Rarity, Expertise, Peace of Mind and Personal Touch
Find Out More
