What defines Art Deco dress rings from the 1920s?

Art Deco dress rings from the 1920s are characterised by geometric silhouettes, intricate millegrain detailing, and the architectural arrangement of gemstones within panel or plaque settings.

What materials were traditionally used in Art Deco jewellery construction?

Jewellery from this period frequently featured yellow gold or platinum mounts set with diamonds and contrasting coloured gemstones, incorporating pierced openwork and white metal-faced settings.

How can you identify authentic Art Deco gemstone rings?

Authentic pieces generally feature period hallmark stamps, fine hand-applied millegrain edging, old-cut or transitional-cut diamonds, and hand-finished openwork undersaddles rather than modern cast imitations.

How do you style an antique dress ring in a modern context?

An antique dress ring functions as a focal statement piece, best paired with understated minimalist attire or clean tailored evening wear to highlight the geometric plaque setting.

How should an antique gold and gemstone ring be cared for?

Clean the ring gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners which can damage delicate millegrain details or loosen settings.

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Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

Name: Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1136757
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by AC Silver

Description

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.26 carat ruby and 0.65 carat diamond, 14 carat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse ruby jewellery collections.

This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s ruby ring has been crafted in 14ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.

The pierced decorated, rounded rectangular shaped setting displays a 0.26ct oval faceted cut ruby, millegrain decorated collet set to the centre of the design.

The ruby is flanked to the upper and lower portions by a feature Old European round cut diamond, all collet set in a vertical linear formation.

The central array is encompassed with a pierced decorated frame incorporating twelve pavé set Old European cut diamonds.

The trifurcating ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and are ornamented with three further pavé set diamonds in a combination of Old European and Dutch cuts; the shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.

The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14 carat gold mark (585) and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 carat gold and platinum.

This impressive dress ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

A 1920s ruby and diamond dress ring, with its central ruby makes it an ideal gift for the 15th or 40th anniversary, which are traditionally associated with rubies. Its antique elegance also makes it a meaningful and stylish statement piece.

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

Condition

This stunning dress ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive ruby displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.

The very high colour graded feature diamonds display a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

The well colour matched supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

This 1920s ruby and diamond dress ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the interior of the shank.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique ruby jewellery.

Ruby Quality

Cut Oval Faceted

Content 0.26 carat

Dimensions 4.10mm (length) x 3.10mm (width) x 1.68mm (depth)

Diamond Quality

Colour (average grades) H

Clarity (average grades) SI1

Cut Old European/Dutch

Content 0.65 carat

Number of Diamonds

20

Dimensions

Length of setting 1.83cm/0.72'

Width of setting 1.08cm/0.42'

Height of setting 4.3mm/0.17'

Ring Size

UK Size P

USA Size 7 1/2

The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal requirements.

Weight

4.01 grams

Date: Circa 1925

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions

Height

0.4cm (0.16")

Width

1.1cm (0.43")

Depth

1.8cm (0.71")

Declaration

AC Silver has dated this Art Deco Ruby Dress Ring to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1136757

Dealers Internal Reference

C9160

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Description

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.26 carat ruby and 0.

“

65 carat diamond, 14 carat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse ruby jewellery collections.

AC Silver

This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s ruby ring has been crafted in 14ct yellow gold with a platinum setting.

fig 1. An Art Deco 14ct yellow gold dress ring featuring a central oval red ruby set within a rectangular pierced openwork plaque adorned with round diamonds and millegrain edging. — fig 1. Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

The pierced decorated, rounded rectangular shaped setting displays a 0.26ct oval faceted cut ruby, millegrain decorated collet set to the centre of the design.

The ruby is flanked to the upper and lower portions by a feature Old European round cut diamond, all collet set in a vertical linear formation.

fig 2. An Art Deco 14ct yellow gold dress ring featuring a central oval red ruby set within a rectangular pierced openwork plaque adorned with round diamonds and millegrain edging. — fig 2. Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

The central array is encompassed with a pierced decorated frame incorporating twelve pavé set Old European cut diamonds.

The trifurcating ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and are ornamented with three further pavé set diamonds in a combination of Old European and Dutch cuts; the shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.

fig 3. An Art Deco 14ct yellow gold dress ring featuring a central oval red ruby set within a rectangular pierced openwork plaque adorned with round diamonds and millegrain edging. — fig 3. Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14 carat gold mark (585) and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 carat gold and platinum.

fig 4. An Art Deco 14ct yellow gold dress ring featuring a central oval red ruby set within a rectangular pierced openwork plaque adorned with round diamonds and millegrain edging. — fig 4. Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

This impressive dress ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.

A 1920s ruby and diamond dress ring, with its central ruby makes it an ideal gift for the 15th or 40th anniversary, which are traditionally associated with rubies. Its antique elegance also makes it a meaningful and stylish statement piece.

fig 5. An Art Deco 14ct yellow gold dress ring featuring a central oval red ruby set within a rectangular pierced openwork plaque adorned with round diamonds and millegrain edging. — fig 5. Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone.

Condition

This stunning dress ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive ruby displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.

fig 6. An Art Deco 14ct yellow gold dress ring featuring a central oval red ruby set within a rectangular pierced openwork plaque adorned with round diamonds and millegrain edging. — fig 6. Antique 0.26ct Ruby and 0.65ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1925

The very high colour graded feature diamonds display a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.

The well colour matched supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.

This 1920s ruby and diamond dress ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the interior of the shank.