Onyx, Pearl & Old-Cut Diamond Panel Ring

Curator’s Note: “A flat panel of black onyx carries a single row of three stones: a cultured pearl in the middle and an old-cut diamond at each end. The diamonds are held in collars edged with tiny beads. The lines are straight and bold, the very look of the 1920s. The bar of stones has a little play, which a jeweller can tighten in a short time.”

Story of the Period: In the 1920s, black and white was the height of fashion. Onyx gave a deep, flat black, and pearls and diamonds gave soft and bright light against it. Long, clean shapes replaced the curves of earlier years, and old diamonds from earlier jewels were often reset in this new style.

Details:

N: 020/26

Era: Art Deco, c. 1920s

Material: Gold (tested, hallmarks rubbed), with white metal collets around the diamonds (not tested)

Gemstones: 1 rectangular black onyx panel, approx. 17 x 9mm. 1 cultured pearl, approx. 5mm. 2 old-cut diamonds, approx. 3.5 x 3.0mm and 3.0 x 3.0mm, approx. 0.30ct total.

Ring size: UK J / US 5 / EU 49Weight: 3.20g

Condition: Good. One diamond has a chip at the edge. The bar with the pearl and diamonds has slight movement. The hallmarks are rubbed.

Provenance: Sourced in the United Kingdom

Gemstones are described from our own examination. Not laboratory tested; stones may be treated.

Ships to Hungary and the EU.

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