Belle Époque Toi and Moi Engagement Ring with Two One Carat Diamonds

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Ended:May 30th 2022, 3:00pm EDT

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The Prize

Don't miss the chance to be the owner of this unique piece of history!

These pieces are often very rare and precious and typically have a lot of history associated with them because of their age.

From within their platinum crown setting of this 14K red gold "toi et moi"- engagement ring crafted during the Belle Époque period, two certified old European cut diamonds both of no less than one carat frolic with each other as if Cupid caught the sparkling fire of two unified souls and stored it in these diamonds for their light to last forever.

Details:

Condition: Excellent condition
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Dutch origin
Period: ca. 1900
Source of inspiration: Romanticism
Theme: Toi et Moi ring - The French call this shape of rings "Toi et Moi" which means "You and me"
Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 14K red gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum
Extra information: Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage
Diamonds: Two old European cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.99 crt. See pictures for the certificates.
Total diamond weight: 1.99 crt.
Hallmarks: "585" indicating 14K gold
Weight: 3,70 gram (2,38 dwt)
Ring size Continental: 55 & 17½ , Size US 7¼ , Size UK: O
Resizing: Free resizing, but because of the way the ring is made, we cannot guarantee to make it on every size

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