Moi toi diamond ring era

[sgb]

Hi Everyone! I bought a vintage Moi Toi diamond ring that I'm trying to identify the era that it was created. The diamonds are old mine cuts but I'm unsure of the setting. It's set in platinum. Thanks for your help!

 

[kgizo]

So pretty! The diamonds look older than the setting, to me. It looks like some nicks to the metal in the circled areas so perhaps the original diamonds were removed at some point? And, some of the prongs are pointed, others rounded and a few look smooshed so that also makes me think the diamonds aren’t original to the setting.

 

[sgb]

So pretty! The diamonds look older than the setting, to me. It looks like some nicks to the metal in the circled areas so perhaps the original diamonds were removed at some point? And, some of the prongs are pointed, others rounded and a few look smooshed so that also makes me think the diamonds aren’t original to the setting.

 

[sgb]

Thank you, very observant! The diamonds look pretty through my loupe except a nick on one of the girdles. Any idea on age of the setting? I tried to find a comp but it's not easy. The diamonds are almost a carat each.

 

[marymm]

Your beautiful ring reminded of a two-stone ring I had seen at Lang ... it has already sold so it's in their Archive section but unfortunately the listing does not include any information as to era ... to my eyes this kind of bypass design looks mid-century but that's just a best guess.

https://www.langantiques.com/vintage-twin-diamond-bypass-ring-gia.html

 

[sgb]

Your beautiful ring reminded of a two-stone ring I had seen at Lang ... it has already sold so it's in their Archive section but unfortunately the listing does not include any information as to era ... to my eyes this kind of bypass design looks mid-century but that's just a best guess.

https://www.langantiques.com/vintage-twin-diamond-bypass-ring-gia.html

I appreciate your opinion! Thanks so much for weighing in! Does anyone recognize the platinum marking? I can't find it.

 

[Cerulean]

So pretty! The diamonds look older than the setting, to me. It looks like some nicks to the metal in the circled areas so perhaps the original diamonds were removed at some point? And, some of the prongs are pointed, others rounded and a few look smooshed so that also makes me think the diamonds aren’t original to the setting.

Totally agree. The diamonds look much older than the setting and are Old Mine Cuts from the 18th-19th century, but the setting appears to be classic mid-century modern! (~1950s, after WWII and art deco)...could be from anytime b/w 1940 to 1970

The diamonds were swapped in, no doubt, you can see they don't quite fit the cups (but that's ok, i think it adds to the fun history of the piece, and the OMCs are gorgeous!)

Geometric, show-stopping designs were all the rage for MCM! Think...Mad Men Baguette diamonds, what you see on the shoulders, were really popularized during the art deco movement, but became a part of a lot of mid-century designs. MCM is basically borrowing from a lot of the geometry and grandeur of art deco, but is much more streamlined and simplistic with lots of clean lines and curves, very architectural

The platinum marking is just describing the alloy used, which was 90% platinum, 10% iridium. this is a very common alloy that is used even today


Here are other MCM designs that are reminiscent

 

[sgb]

Totally agree. The diamonds look much older than the setting and are Old Mine Cuts from the 18th-19th century, but the setting appears to be classic mid-century modern! (~1950s, after WWII and art deco)...could be from anytime b/w 1940 to 1970

The diamonds were swapped in, no doubt, you can see they don't quite fit the cups (but that's ok, i think it adds to the fun history of the piece, and the OMCs are gorgeous!)

Geometric, show-stopping designs were all the rage for MCM! Think...Mad Men Baguette diamonds, what you see on the shoulders, were really popularized during the art deco movement, but became a part of a lot of mid-century designs. MCM is basically borrowing from a lot of the geometry and grandeur of art deco, but is much more streamlined and simplistic with lots of clean lines and curves, very architectural

The platinum marking is just describing the alloy used, which was 90% platinum, 10% iridium. this is a very common alloy that is used even today


Here are other MCM designs that are reminiscent

Thank you for your research! My dealer friend and I were trying to figure out the era. I'm knowledgeable about older jewelry eras/diamond cuts but have trouble with anything past the 1930's. This piece has definitely evolved! I know this is a controversial question but should I remove the OMC's and find an older setting? All opinions are greatly appreciated and valued!

 

[Rfisher]

I know this is a controversial question but should I remove the OMC's and find an older setting? All opinions are greatly appreciated and valued!

I would yes.
And then find a pair of colored gems to put right back in

 

[Cerulean]

I think rich blue sapphires, emeralds or blue zircons, or some kind of colored gem would look amazing!

 

[sgb]

I would yes.
And then find a pair of colored gems to put right back in

Thank you that was my instinct.

 

[sgb]

Totally agree. The diamonds look much older than the setting and are Old Mine Cuts from the 18th-19th century, but the setting appears to be classic mid-century modern! (~1950s, after WWII and art deco)...could be from anytime b/w 1940 to 1970

The diamonds were swapped in, no doubt, you can see they don't quite fit the cups (but that's ok, i think it adds to the fun history of the piece, and the OMCs are gorgeous!)

Geometric, show-stopping designs were all the rage for MCM! Think...Mad Men Baguette diamonds, what you see on the shoulders, were really popularized during the art deco movement, but became a part of a lot of mid-century designs. MCM is basically borrowing from a lot of the geometry and grandeur of art deco, but is much more streamlined and simplistic with lots of clean lines and curves, very architectural

The platinum marking is just describing the alloy used, which was 90% platinum, 10% iridium. this is a very common alloy that is used even today


Here are other MCM designs that are reminiscent

 

[sgb]

Does anyone know of a good retailer of edwardian to deco ring settings?

 

[Arkteia]

OMG it is so beautiful! I have little experience with white diamonds, so can't comment on the time or maker, but I like such stones, plump and round.

 

[lulu_ma]

Does anyone know of a good retailer of edwardian to deco ring settings?

This Ebay seller has some vintage settings...

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www.ebay.com

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Here is a 1950s Boucheron Moi & Toi I have that reminds me of your ring.

 

[sgb]

This Ebay seller has some vintage settings...

Security Measure

www.ebay.com

Thank you I'll look them up!

 

[kgizo]

There’s also a vendor list sticky at the top of this forum.

 

[blingmeupscotty]

I was about to say "new dress who dis" lol but you've all got it sorted.

 

[sgb]

There’s also a vendor list sticky at the top of this forum.

Thank you for the information. I'll check it out.

 

[PastryGirl]

This looks a lot like my grandmother's ring. One stone is an old cut (it was her grandmother's) and the other she got in the early 1950s. I think she set them into the ring in the early 1960s-1970s.