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Art Deco transitional with "emerald" french cuts

natascha

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This is a ring that I had to get once I saw it. The center diamond is only 0.25ct so smaller than I usually like, but the fact that it is so lively and it's beautiful setting made up for it's small size.

The center is a 0.25ct transitional diamond with a small culet and low crown but it has that beautiful chunky facet pattern. It is crazy white, I would guess in the D-F area since I do not see the difference with an E but do see a difference with an H. Oh and completely eye clean.

The setting has three tiny french cuts on each side and is probably from 1921. They are the same color as emeralds but I do not think they are actual emeralds since they are very clean, definitely not loup clean but nearly eye clean. The frenchies are channel set and from a normal distance all you see is a band of lush green with a sparkly diamond in the middle. The channel has absolutely tiny milgrain, which has been worn away in some places. The band also has some type of carving/engraving? on the band which is worn away in parts.

It is all 18kt white gold and since the shank is really thin (ca 1.5-1,8mm) and has been worn a lot, it is really out of round and one of the frenchies is cracked.

Anyone that can help me understand how to take good close up shots? I totally suck at photografy.

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Emeralds or not, what pretty stones and a beautiful ring!
 
Wow, that is stunning :love:
 
It's a really beautiful ring! I love transitional cut diamonds, and french cut... anything! I hope someone can help you with the close- ups because I would love to get a closer look :)) .
 
:love: gorgeous! :love:
 
what a precious ring, its lovely!
 
That's such a sweet little piece - the emeralds are a pretty touch ::)

Enjoy it!
 
Oooh, this is so pretty natascha! That stone is very lively, and these older settings have so much charm and pretty details, I just love it. Looks really nice on your hand!
 
So pretty!!! :love: :appl:
 
Its very pretty....I can see why you had to have it!
 
How unique! I just love old jewelry. Enjoy! :appl:
 
That is just gorgeous, natascha! I can see exactly why you just had to have it :appl:

My understanding is that a lot of jewellery in this period was set with synthetic sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Perhaps that's why the stones are so clean? It's beautiful either way :bigsmile:
 
Wow, that is so pretty!

On my point and shot I use the macro setting, zoom about half way and take pictures or my ring. Then when I open it on my computer I crop it down to the ring and blow up the image. I hope that makes sense and works for you.
 
I love emeralds and diamonds together. Beautiful ring!!
 
That is gorgeous!
 
the emeralds are just stunning! such a beautiful ring!!
 
So pretty! My favorite part is the pattern on the band. All the details are perfect!
 
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