Art Deco Old European Cut & Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring

Dazzling Art Deco diamond ring in 18ct white gold with 5 old European cut diamonds and 4 baguette diamonds,  with a total diamond weight of 1.30ct.

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Jewellery through the Ages: Our Seminar at The University Club

           Wednesday night saw our seminar in front of a packed audience of antique jewellery enthusiasts at The University Club located on campus at the University of Western Australia, a perfect environment for our unique presentation. For almost an hour third generation antique dealer Steven Sher talked about the styles, sentiments and materials used in jewellery from a range of historical periods: Georgian, Victorian, Arts and Craft, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and Vintage. Each period has a distinguishable and significant style that allows us to define that particular era. After the slide show presentation our guests had the opportunity to view and try on a wide variety of truly exquisite antique pieces from different periods beautifully displayed in the venue. 

Here are some of the most popular pieces showcased on the night;

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Platinum ART DECO Emerald, Onyx & Diamond Ring

Platinum ART DECO Ruby & Diamond Ring

14ct Gold & Platinum ART DECO Diamond Ring

18ct Sapphire 2ct & Diamond Cluster Ring

18ct Gold Platinum Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Ring

18ct Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring

Art Nouveau 9ct Emerald, Ruby, Pearl Lavalierre Pendant

Our wonderful display

Edwardian 1900 18ct Gold Emerald and Diamond 0.45cts Cluster Ring

If it was good enough for Cleopatra than it is good enough for us. Emeralds were famously coveted by the Queen of Egypt and for centuries they were considered one of the rarest and most expensive gemstones in the world, especially those of the highest quality. Worn as an engagement ring by Jackie Kennedy, Halle Berry, Zoe Salanda and Olivia Wilde, the emerald complements very well with diamonds to bring out that extra wow factor in the design. As previously mentioned, the diamond cluster ring is gaining in popularity amongst many brides-to-be and antique jewellery collectors, particularly as a choice of gemstones and as a central piece surrounded by clusters of round diamonds. 

This 18ct yellow and white gold emerald and 14 diamond cluster ring totalling 0.45cts ticks all the right boxes. The square cut of the emerald changes the overall aspect of the design making it appear more modern and geometric, however the rub-over setting of the round diamonds including on the shoulders makes the ring more delicate, feminine and sophisticated. As emerald is 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale the bezel provides an added protection to the emerald. 

The popularity of gemstones and the diamond cluster engagement ring is informed by Princess Diana’s iconic Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster ring in the early 1980s and again when it re-emerged decades later upon the engagement between Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. This style of ring is the perfect symbol of love as well as exuding class and elegance.

To view more fabulous Art Deco dress rings please visit our website

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Art Deco Plat Diamond and Emerald Plaque Ring

The Art Deco era is one of our favourite periods of jewellery design, a time when modernisation and daring designs were embraced. Art Deco designs are bolder, stronger and more innovative than the preceding Victorian and Edwardian eras, with intricate designs and the use of precious gemstones such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires to create contrasting colours against the white diamonds. Diamonds were widely used especially in combinations of shapes as the fascination with geometry was explored. White metals were useful in creating the contrasts so essential to Art Deco design, and Platinum became available again for jewellery after the first war.

Art Deco is dominated by geometric patterns and linear designs that will immediately draw attention to antique and contemporary jewellery lovers everywhere, they never go out of fashion and are hugely collectible with a strong appeal for all ages. Art Deco treasures from the 1920s have been handed down as family heirlooms for decades and if you are one of the lucky ones then you have a one of a kind distinctive work of art that will last the test of time for generations to come.

The artistry and craftsmanship of this exquisite Art Deco ring really excels here. The platinum diamond and emerald plaque ring features an Early Modern Brilliant Cut diamond in the centre of 0.27ct, I colour and SI clarity and 2 side diamonds surrounded by 18 diamonds. Total weight 0.93ct. Elegantly accented with 6 small baguette cut emeralds.

This ring is a true reflection of the timeless style and elegance of the era.

To view more fabulous Art Deco dress rings please visit our website

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1930s Art Deco 5.82ct 'The Great Gatsby' Diamond Dress Ring

We have seen more and more young ladies falling in love with Art Deco engagement rings. This is not surprising as the fascination with geometries and proportions continues unabated. During the 1920s and 1930s the creation of transitional diamond cuts and advanced gemstone cutting resulted in glamorous and luxurious rings that suited the extravagance of living on a grander scale to suit the wealth of the roaring 20s.

The Art Deco era began in France, where the phrase was coined at the 1925 Exposition Des Arts Decoratif in Paris, where style, sophistication and class immediately come to mind. Back then jewellery was bold, dramatic and was all about making a statement. When the First World War ended, more and more women began to enter the fashion industry, marking the emergence of the Art Deco era and providing a touch of femininity to everything.

This extraordinary American platinum and iridium Art Deco dress ring circa 1930s is as eye-popping as you can get for a ring that represents the decade’s extravaganza. It is set with an Early Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond in the center weighing 1.78ct L colour and VS2 clarity accompanied by four 0.02ct round diamonds in the corner. Surrounding the central diamond you’ll see a wide variety of shapes; 4 Asscher cuts of 0.24ct each, 26 Baguette cut diamonds totaling 2.08ct, 8 early modern brilliant cut diamonds at 1ct in total and lastly 2 Triangle Cut shoulder Diamonds at 0.08ct. The overall total weight for the ring is 5.82ct. 

This ring is a stunning work of art that will be cherished for generations. 

To view more fabulous Art Deco dress rings please visit our website

www.stevensher.com.au