Description
Exemplar Art Deco
18k Jewelers Vault
Mint
Extremely, rare find. This is truly a rare example of Art Deco Jewelry, at its finest.
This exquisite, mint condition, 18k White Gold, Art Deco piece, was found in a jewelers vault prior to an estate sale, where it had likely been tucked away, for nearly 100 years.
The ring was incomplete and without a center gemstone. Our goldsmith completed this magnificent beauty, setting a scintillating, natural, earth mined diamond in the center. The natural diamond is Brilliant Cut and measures appproximately 3.4mm.
Exemplar was created out of 18k white gold, indicating this was a high end piece. Four brilliant blue, baguette cut, sapphires, measure approximately 3 x 1.5 mm, surround the scintillating, natural, earth mined diamond. The design is bold, as are the detailed filigree and milgrain details. Crisp and clean!
There is little chance of wearing this ring, without garnering attention. It’s an eye pleaser…
Sizing
The current size is a 5 1/2
Size Down: Cost: $75.00
Size Up: Up to an additional 1/2 size (6) adding gold to shank. $100.00
We do not recommend this piece be sized up more than a half a size.
Art Deco Jewelry and Synthetic Gemstones
We are passionate about the authenticity of our gemstones at the Earth Mined Sapphire Company, but we do make educated exceptions for our Art Deco Collection. Synthetic and simulated sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other colorful gemstones, were often used by designers and goldsmiths, during the Edwardian and Art Deco periods, as colorful gemstones were in high demand, for many years.
Synthetic and simulated gemstones should never be removed or replaced, for doing so, would damage the original design. Synthetic gemstones do not devalue an authentic piece of Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Many times the synthetic gemstones serve to assist in authentication. Famous auctions houses have sold authentic, high quality Art Deco pieces with synthetic gemstones fully disclosed. It’s the “art” that’s being sold, not the colored gemstones.
White Gold and Rhodium Plating
Rhodium is a member of the Platinum family. It is a precious and extremely expensive metal. Depending on the market, Rhodium can cost twice that of gold and platinum.
The basis of all gold jewelry, is 24k pure gold, which is yellow. Jewelry made of “White Gold” (10k, 14k, 18k) is almost always, plated with Rhodium. Rhodium resists scratching and tarnishing, giving the white, reflective appearance many designers, jewelers and jewelry owners desire.
When a piece of “White Gold” jewelry begins to show yellow or gold color, it simply needs to be taken to a competent goldsmith or jeweler, who will clean and Rhodium Plate the piece for you.
