Early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian 18ct Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring feed-agegroup-adult Victorians had a strong affinity

Victorians had a strong affinity for coral adornments

These black mother-of-pearls have a wonderful 'peacock' iridescent of blue and purple overtones

which was assayed in Birmingham in 1958

as you would expect with anything Van Cleef were happy to sell

Early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian 18ct Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring feed-agegroup-adult Victorians had a strong affinityA striking early 20th century ring set in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum topped setting, dating to the 1910s. The design bridges the flowing elegance of Art Nouveau and the emerging geometry of early Art Deco, giving it a wonderfully transitional character. At its centre sits an elongated hexagon shaped diamond, a beautiful and unusual choice for the period. Rings of this design more commonly feature a round cut diamond, making this example