18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Belle Epoque 0.25ct Diamond Twist Ring – size approx: (UK) approx 6(US).
This gorgeous old ring is set with a singel central old cut Diamond measuring approx 0.25ct set into a beautiful twist style setting with further diamond detail set to the beautiful twist. This style of ring is described in French by the name ‘Tourbillon’ which means ‘Twister’. Belle Époque is French for “Beautiful Era” and was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until the first world war. This ring most likely originates from this era.
Diamonds are all mixed cut and have been tested.
Head Measures: 20mm width
Weight: 2.7g
Hallmarked: Hallmarks worn but professionally tested to 18ct.
Circa: Belle Epoque
Lovely pre-owned condition – overall quite clean although a delicate piece. Setting and stones all appear in good order, wear noted and evidence of a previous repair – but all totally commensurate with age and overall generally very good – still looks fabulous on the hand!