Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree
Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree

Edwardian 18k F VS1 0.22 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Married Ring with Floral Butterfly Filigree

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General Information:

  • US Size: Right between 8.00 and 8.25
  • Total Carat Weight: 0.22 ctw
  • Precious Metal Weight: 1.51 dwt
  • Precious Metal Material: 18k-22k white gold 
  • Dimensions:  5.2 north to south ring face; band tapers from ~4.5 mm at the shoulders to 2.0-2.1 mm at the base of the shank; ~6.0 mm rise from the finger
  • Weight: 2.35 grams
  • Markings: 18K (band portion of ring)
  • Era: c. 1910-1920
  • Buyer Notes: This piece consists of a pair of rings soldered together by a jeweler at some point in the rings’ history: the top half of the ring (the diamond ring face) is one component and the bottom half of the ring (the band/shank) is another component. Solder seams are visible where the two meet and were joined. The pair of diamonds are of outstanding color and clarity, with hand-cut faceting that is so desirable in antique cuts and which cannot be replicated by machines. The ring shows wear commensurate with age and use, wherein portions of the filigree’s detailing have been polished off from years of wear and one area of the undergallery which touches the finger has a nick (pictured). Though these characteristics are to be expected with jewelry of such age, the price has been adjusted to reflect these imperfections.

Specifications:

  • Center Stone Type: Diamond
  • Center Stone Count: Two (2)
  • Center Stone Carat Weight: 0.22 ct
  • Center Stone Dimensions: 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 mm
  • Center Stone Shape: Old European cut
  • Center Stone Color: F-G
  • Center Stone Clarity: VS1-VS2

The Story:

Whimsical in nature, this fun diamond ring is a marriage between two rings, in which the diamond face of the ring tests between 20-22k white gold, while the shank of the ring tests and is hallmarked to be 18k white gold. The face features a pierced filigree design with an open-winged butterfly on both profiles, flanked by lotus blooms and cyma swirls which show polished wear from over a century of use. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with an etched acanthus leaf garland that tapers from the diamonds toward the married band. In coordinating fashion, the appended band is exquisitely crafted with a raised design of geometricized organic nods and five petaled blooms. Though originally two different rings, the jewels were merged at some point in their history, and today proudly evidence this change while reveling in Art Nouveau inspired stylization. 

Every detail of this married piece has meaning and conveys a message: the butterfly symbolizes new life, endurance and positive transition, and therefore is inherently a sign of hope. When the diamond ring portion was created just after the turn of the century, Egyptian Revival design was at its height in America. Thus, themes from ancient Egypt, such as the lotus flower, abounded. The lotus plant represents creation and rebirth, as it grows in muddy silt and blooms a silky, bright flower. Its buds are believed to be a sign of the unification of two parts, which is why the motif grew to be popular in the wedding jewelry industry. Furthermore, robust cymas and acanthus forms have been used for thousands of years across multiple cultures and peoples to illustrate abundance and restoration, as acanthus plants have a unique ability to flourish even in the most trying of conditions. Its leaves embody the idea of eternalism; they withstand even the harshest conditions and thrive in graceful immortality.

Though this ring is an unusual and imperfect match paired together, it is because of its wedded rank that it so beautifully epitomizes the bond of affection. Well worn and rebuilt in love over the course of its 100 years of life, this ring is a wearable reminder of the power of connection and the value of narrative. It plumes its wear unapologetically, making it a wonderful candidate for an unusual wedding band or engagement ring, The piece’s symbolism, scale and design make it great for stacking and pairing within a history lover’s collection.

 

 

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