Antique, Art Deco aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring

Provenance Original to c.1930, this incredible Art Deco cocktail ring is a true testament to the era's unmatched craftsmanship. Set to centre with a natural aquamarine, octagonal step-cut and weighing 9.20ct this is an exceptional gemstone. It has bright sky-blue colour and remarkable clarity given its very large size. Claw-set in an open-back setting. Flanked by diamond-set shoulders which have been exquisitely crafted. Each shoulder is triangular and tapers inwards to meet the band, featuring refined geometric open-work which has a very contemporary and artistic look to it. Set with round single-cut diamonds which are grain-set and surrounded by a millegrain edge border; twenty-two diamonds in total. Each shoulder slopes downwards, conforming comfortably to the finger before flowing to a solid platinum shank. The gallery is equally as spectacular. Below the aquamarine, stylised open-work featuring heart motifs. The gallery below the shoulders features intricate scrolling motifs. The Art Deco period was an age of post-war optimism, opulence and glamour and gave rise to the cocktail ring. As women embraced new freedoms and entered previously male-dominated spaces, these striking rings, worn on the right hand and often chosen by the wearer herself, became declarations of confidence, individuality and independence. The Natural Stones Aquamarine weight: 9.20ct Aquamarine size: Length 16.44mm; Width 11mm; Depth 7.4mm Total diamond weight: 0.30ct; Twenty-two round single-cut diamonds. The Band Metal Composition: Platinum. Hallmarks: Marked with an indistinct 'PLAT' indicating platinum. The Ring Overall Front Head Dimensions: Length 15.7mm; Width 19.2mm (including shoulders) Height of Setting: 7.1mm General Wear & Condition Excellent: minor wear commensurate with age. All stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy. Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).