{"product_id":"bypass","title":"C.1895-1910 Belle Epoque Old-Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary Art Nouveau diamond ring dating to circa 1900, set with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.05 carat of old European-cut and smaller old-cut diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive principal diamonds appear to float within the ring’s dramatic, elongated composition. A central old European cut of approximately 0.31 carats is joined by two diamonds of approximately 0.16 carats each and two of approximately 0.11 carats each. A further sixteen old-cut diamond accents follow the sculptural curves and continue onto the shoulders, creating sparkle throughout the entire design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring’s fluid S-shaped silhouette is closely associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhiplash line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the defining elements of Art Nouveau. At the turn of the twentieth century, jewellers began moving away from rigid symmetry and embracing lines inspired by curling stems, waves, feathers and flames. This ring captures that movement in an especially luxurious way: its organic form is drawn almost entirely in diamonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe antique diamonds have the beautifully individual character collectors look for in early cuts. Their broader facets produce slower, more substantial flashes of light than modern brilliant cuts, giving the ring a lively sparkle that changes constantly as the hand moves. Cool-toned diamond settings enhance their brightness against the warmth of the 18K yellow-gold shank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural, unmistakably antique and wonderfully unconventional, this is a statement diamond ring for someone who wants history without choosing anything predictable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: circa 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Belle Époque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Art Nouveau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: 18K gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamonds: approximately 1.05 carat total weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrincipal diamonds: five old European cuts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral diamond  0.31 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo medium diamonds 0.16 carats each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo smaller diamonds 0.11 carats each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSixteen smaller accent diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing size: approximately EU 61 \/ US 9.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal diameter: approximately 19.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4.9 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally reworked in Gothenburg in 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition, with light wear consistent with age. The ring was professionally reworked in 2004, preserving its striking circa-1900 design for continued wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiamond weights are approximate and have been calculated from measurements taken while the stones remain mounted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellar Tales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63359835242826,"sku":null,"price":2898.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/4775\/9241\/files\/IMG_4521_2_c32a1eb3-bb27-450d-89f3-2e1c2cb88acf.heic?v=1790080326","url":"https:\/\/stellartales.com\/products\/bypass","provider":"Stellar Tales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}