#TBT Just had to have it.... Art Deco Ring

[freddy]

My first post here in this thread. I saw this at auction and feel in love, listed as a 'Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring", and had to bring it home with me.

The ring is a little small, so I will have to get it sized. The stones are all secure in the setting, in good condition, but one of the rubies does have a little damage. The centre old european hexagonal cut diamond is estimated to by 75 pts, and a G-H color VS clarity.
The shank has wear to the base, and the millegrain on the platinum also has worn down in some areas.

On the inside of the ring, it appears to have Koch stamped, which I have taken a photo of. Excuse the quality of the photos they were taken using an iphone. Tried to get a close up, my skin looks awful close up.

 

[farmer gal]

LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT

 

[Enerchi]

Oh my!!! that is beautiful, Freddy!!! Enjoy! I love that setting - great find

 

[justginger]

This is just lovely, I'm not sure I've seen a ring like this before. Enjoy!

 

[Circe]

What a fantastic ring! That center stone looks fascinating. If you ever decide to do close-ups, I'll be delighted!

P.S. - Have you tried the Olloclip? Awesome tool for close-up shots.

 

[ihy138]

That is AMAZING! I can see why you had to have it. Is that an eBay find????

 

[Rosebloom]

Love love love it!!!

 

[armywife13]

It is absolutely gorgeous! I love it!!!!

 

[movie zombie]

proving once again that jewelry and/or stones do "speak" and when they do we must listen!

when its right, we know its right and don't have to ask.....

its a very lovely ring.......and i'd love to see a hand shot!

 

[Mara]

oh wow that is just beautiful! I really wish I had the funds to just re-home every for sale vintage ring ...but alas! I'm so glad when I see other PS'ers doing it too lol!

 

[stepcutnut]

Gorgeous! I love it!!!

 

[yssie]

Ohh that is really lovely freddy the scalloped outline softens the outline and the rubies are so bright! I imagine getting stones custom cut like that would be really pricey now.

I can see why you had to have it

 

[madelise]

Wow that is an insanely gorgeous piece! Wear it in health!

 

[Niel]

I love it!

 

[texaskj]

Really pretty and not the same old, same old. I can see why you had to have it.

 

[ariel144]

So beautiful and unique...I would have had to have it too!

 

[starburst]

It is so unusual and beautiful! I see why you had to have it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Such a beautiful ring!

 

[vinjewels]

I just love unique, one-of-a-kind finds. So beautiful!

 

[susimoo]

Beautiful!!

We really, really need more pictures!!!

 

[lknvrb4]

Very pretty!

 

[purplesilk]

Great find! It's gorgeous!!!

 

[pandabee]

that is gorgeous! never seen a hexagonal shaped diamond before...it's absolutely gorgeous with the rubies, the whole outline, everything!!

 

[daintyG]

It's so beautiful! And really unique--I love that! Enjoy!!

 

[ForteKitty]

That center is crazy awesome, I've never seen one like it! Totally adore the whole thing!!

 

[derbygal]

Love this! That center stone is mesmerizing!

 

[mama_monkey]

Adorable! I puffy heart it, big time!! Hurray!

 

[mrs taylor]

Wow, that is just full of awesome. I LOVE it!

 

[KaeKae]

What a beautiful ring, freddy! Congratulations on a fantastic find.

 

[freddy]

Re: Just had to have it.... Art Deco Ring more pics

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.

I bought the ring at a jewellery auction I saw advertised. When I saw it in person it was LOVE, and although I paid more than what I originally wanted, I just couldnt walk away. Usually if I have been at auctions, I set my limit and that is that, but I have no regrets. Even the assistant I saw before the auction, said that the piece was well bought, and that I have done very well there.

I am posting a few more photos. One was taken when I was trying to take a photo through my camera with the ideal scope, not great but first time I have tried to see how I go. Now I just need to have the sizing adjusted, and see if I can find out anything at all about the mark KOCH in the band.

There were also a pair of antique diamond earrings which came home with me that came up for sale before the ring, which I will post about in another listing.