Ring
1920-1930 (made)
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The concentration of densely-packed gemstones and their precise geometric arrangement is enhanced by the discreet platinum settings of this ring. Platinum was favoured in Art Deco jewellery because its strength allowed minimal quantities of metal to be used, giving the stones the greatest possible prominence.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Platinum set with diamonds and sapphires |
| Brief description | Platinum ring set with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. Europe or USA, 1920-30. |
| Physical description | Ring with a central band of baguette cut diamonds with pointed ends, above and below which is a line of sapphires and emeralds, cut to fit the jagged edge of the diamonds and arranged in blocks of colour. Above and below is an outer band of brilliant-cut diamonds. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Literary reference | Art Deco |
| Summary | The concentration of densely-packed gemstones and their precise geometric arrangement is enhanced by the discreet platinum settings of this ring. Platinum was favoured in Art Deco jewellery because its strength allowed minimal quantities of metal to be used, giving the stones the greatest possible prominence. |
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| Accession number | M.186-2007 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2008 |
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