Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Blue Paste Engagement Ring Sz 6.25 1.7g

Description

We have similar Paste and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search Paste" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
"925" on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
1.7 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
--
Main Stone:
Paste
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Length:
8.85 mm
Width:
8.3 mm
Color:
semi-translucent light blue hue
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
--
Stone Treatment:
Paste is a manufactured stone.
Stone(s) have been
tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium
Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Oval cut
Item Measurements:
Top of ring:
0.35" long, 0.40" wide
Ring Size:
6.25
Sizable by your local jeweler:
Yes.
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era in the style of an engagement ring
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Features a large paste stone which is light blue in hue and semi-translucent
Adorning the shoulders are leaf-like patterns
Completed with a smooth, polished sterling silver band
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. The paste stone sits at an angle in its prong setting; however, this does not affect wear and, if desired, your local jeweler can reset the stone. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Engagement rings & wedding bands with gemstones were very popular during the Art Deco era. Before the round Brilliant Cut was perfected for diamonds in the Mid-Century era, women preferred these gemstones as they could be cut into the round & oval cuts that let off an incredible sparkle which shined brighter than that of a larger Old European cut diamond.
French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a diamond in the light. These white “diamante” or “strass” stones were wildly popular with the glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other precious gemstones.
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