This gorgeous early 20th century ring incorporates design elements from both the Art Nouveau and Edwardian styles of the period. While the fluid lines and imperfect, directional symmetry come from the former, the delicate and feminine features along with the two-tone construction are key elements of the latter.

In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Joséphine de Beauharnais with a "toi et moi" ring (featuring a sapphire and a diamond), and the "you and me" style has remained in fashion with occasional surges in popularity to this day. Often the stones are set at an angle or in a complementary fashion, but while the design between this ring's primary stones conveys a visual dynamism, there is a beautiful stability to the vertically stacked pair.

Very good antique condition with wear in line with age and use. This ring includes a third-party appraisal.

Details:

• 14k yellow gold and platinum, stamped and tested
• Size 6 5/8 and can be resized within two sizes
• Two primary old European cut diamonds approximately 0.85 carat total weight (combined), IJ SI1-I1, accent diamonds approximately 0.29 carat total weight IJ SI2-I1 (overall 1.14 carat total weight)
• Face of ring measures 19.9mm wide, 14.5mm across, with a 4.6mm rise; back of band measures 1.4mm wide and 1.2mm thick

• 4.2g