Diamond & Emerald Marquise shaped ring
Period
c. 1900
Material
Pt + 18 crt. gold
Size
17,3 mm
Weight
2,7 gr
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
Marquise shaped emerald and diamond cluster ring. Platinum and 18 carat gold ring set with 18 diamonds, total weight 0,32 ct. and one princes cut emerald, weighing 0,2 ct. In excellent condition. This ring, made of 18 carat gold and platinum, is dating back to 1900.
The form of this ring is based on the form of the Marquise cut diamond. The design of this cut was commissioned by the France King Luis XV.
He ordered that a diamond be cut in such a way that would resemble the lips of Marquise de Pompadour who was his
mistress. The cut that came from this demand has come to be called the Marquise cut.
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