Belle Epoque ring in 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamonds

Introducing our wonderful Belle Epoque ring in gold, platinum and diamonds, a sophisticated and glamorous piece with a precious old cut diamond of 0.60 carats. Following a curved pattern, 46 rose-cut diamonds accompany the central one in a play of soft and stylized shapes that sparkle and shine, adorning the hand.

The Belle Epoque is a historical period characterized by a refined and luxurious style inspired by the jewelry of the court of Versailles during the reign of Louis XVI and that extends from the late nineteenth century until the beginning of the First World War. Luxurious and refined, it is distinguished by the use of expensive materials and by the predominance of the “white” color in favor of white gems such as pearls and diamonds and platinum, which was also used on the outside and visible part of the jewelry, even if they were made of gold. Contemporary to noucentisme and modernism, the Belle Epoque style is more conventional. Unlike modernism where we find animals, faces and female figures, the Belle Epoque favors floral motifs, garlands and bows in ethereal and delicate patterns with lace-like openwork decorations.

The old cut, or “Old European cut”, is a round cut predecessor of today’s brilliant cut used mainly between 1890 and 1930 and was especially common in the Deco period. It consists of 58 facets including the culet which is visible with a magnifying glass or with the naked eye when viewed from the table. Both rose-cut and old-cut diamonds were cut and polished favoring size over brilliance which was considered under the parameter of candlelight.

The ring measures 18/58, weighs 4.5 grams and the rose-cut diamonds total 0.90 carats.