Edwardian, 18ct gold, platinum, diamond ring ruby

Edwardian, 18ct gold, platinum, diamond ring rubyThis ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings: Metal: gold rings, platinum rings Gems: diamond rings Type of ring: Edwardian rings "This distinctive ring design, with two principal stones caught in each others orbit, is known as a toi et moi. This romantic name, meaning you and me, casts the stones as the two lovers whose bond the ring represents. When a young Napoleon Bonaparte presented one to Josephine de Beauharnais as an engagement ring, its

With its cool hues lending themselves so well to geometric cuts like this

00cts (estimated)

Cutting natural untreated sapphires in this way is an extremely time consuming and expensive technique

thought to calm stormy waters and protect sailors on their voyages

when jewellery designs became more three dimensional

It would make a very exciting Vintage Engagement Ring

this ring is a rare survival – classical and timelessly stylish

The sapphires in this deceptively simple ring have been specially cut for the setting (calibré-cut)

Treatment: None

3mm x 16mm

Dimensions of setting at front: 12

With its abstract geometric mount set with cushion-shaped diamonds with millegrain borders