Description
Traditional Blue
In 14k White Gold
“Love and Cheer” must have been in the heart of the designer.
Fine milgrain and filigree detail are apparent when examining this lovely ring. Hearts on either side of the deep blue sapphire, indicate the designer’s heart. This lovely ring is a head turner.
The Round Cut, Deep Blue Sapphire is approximately 5.45 mm round. During the Art Deco Period, colored gemstones were in very high demand. Natural sapphires were particularly difficult to acquire, as they were as difficult to acquire 100 years ago, as they are today. As a result, designers and jewelry maker’s relied on synthetic gemstones. As with many authentic Art Deco pieces, this sapphire is a laboratory (Flux Grown) created gemstone, and not a natural, earth mined sapphire.
Some of the finest auction houses have sold high end pieces of Art Deco jewelry, created out of precious metal such as gold and platinum, and set with synthetic gemstones. It’s the “Art” in Art Deco, not the value of the gemstones which makes Art Deco jewelry, extremely desirable.
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, as it is nearly impossible to mix pure yellow gold with other metals, to create the white color used in jewelry design. Rhodium resists scratching and tarnishing, giving a white, reflective appearance many designers, jewelers and jewelry owners desire.
When a piece of “White Gold” jewelry begins to show yellow or gold color, take the piece to a competent goldsmith or jeweler, who will clean and Rhodium Plate the piece for you.
