IMPORTANT A description is available following the details. Please, read on. Thank you Material: 18K solid gold, round-cut diamond ~3mm Size: 7 3/4 (face of the ring ~17mm x 14mm) Weight: 7.86g Period: Deco/Retro Occasion: statement, anniversary, engagement Origin: France Provenance: A jewelry estate sale Condition: excellent, minor wear Additional remarks: stamped with the French eagle head assay mark to guarantee its 18 carat solid gold. also features a maker's mark N.b.: We guarantee the authenticity of our items. Each one of them has been evaluated by our experts and checked by our competent jeweler. DESCRIPTION: This French heavy and masterfully crafted ring is made out of 18K solid gold. The face of the ring is very wide, almost as wide as one would expect in a signet ring, and nearly shaped as a dome. In fact, this bold looking ring seems to be inspired by several aesthetic movements. On the one hand, the lacy, airy, filigree work, which decorates the face of the ring all the way down past the shoulders, recalls the Art Nouveau period, while the geometric square in which the diamond is bezel set, is clearly a feature of the Art Déco influence. But this eye-catching ring shows elements past these two movements and can easily place it within the Retro period. (1940-1950) This impressive looking ring features one natural round-cut diamond, of excellent quality, measuring approximately 3mm. Although its massive appearance would dress up any attire for a special dinner or occasion, its charming lacy craftsmanship suggests a great possibility as an engagement ring. MORE: Guaranteed to please as do all of our items. Our Store does not deal in industrialized, reproduced or mass produced jewelry or art objects. We spend a considerable amount of time researching our items to guarantee their authenticity, and stand behind every piece we sell. Each piece has been identified and graded by an expert. Shop with peace of mind, knowing that your satisfaction is our greatest reward and our ultimate goal. Ask about our Lay-a-way options (available on purchases of $500 or more), or request a payment plan for more expensive items. Communication is the key to a successful transaction so, please, do not hesitate to ask questions. The photos are part of the description. Please examine the photographs carefully as some details, visible on the photos, are not always contained in the descriptions. We do not digitally alter our items, and try to make our pictures and descriptions as accurate as possible. All sizes are good approximations. Gems are measured in their settings, to respect the integrity of the jewelry item. Shop with confidence. We have sold many items over the years and have received many positive comments from satisfied customers N.b.: Please, check our store policies. Making a purchase means you agree to these policies, so kindly familiarize yourself before you make your purchase. Thanks for looking! -Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MidwestArtObjects?ref=hl -Check out our other items at: www.MidwestArtObjects.com *Information on gold jewelry: - 24K gold is pure gold. (it is not really used in jewellery because it is too soft and not practical for daily wear.) -18K gold contains 18 parts gold and 6 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 75% gold. This level of fineness is used extensively in French and Italian jewelry and in most quality pieces) -14K gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 58.3% gold. (It is used extensively in the US) -12K gold contains 12 parts gold and 12 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 50% gold. -10K gold contains 10 parts gold and 14 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 41.7% gold. 10K gold is the minimum standard that can be called "gold" in the United States. Antique jewelry and rare items often contain the lower level of fineness, but their value is based on a myriad of other factors. RH681
