The Belle Époque encompassed three jewelry design periods: Art Nouveau, the Arts and Crafts movement, and Edwardian. The “Beautiful Era” was a time of increasing wealth and flourishing arts. When cinema boomed, movie stars, instead of European royalty, became trendsetters. As a result, Hollywood (and America) emerged as the ones to watch.

The jewelry of this era was fashioned with pale-colored gemstones, like pearls and diamonds, into lavish necklaces, rings, tiaras, and earrings. Platinum also replaced heavier silver mountings, allowing gemstones to appear in delicate-yet-strong mountings that provided optimum light, airiness, and natural beauty... and gave rise to the bourgeoisie fashion of dinner rings. 

What on earth is a dinner ring? Usually one of the most expansive rings in a lady's collection, the dinner ring was meant to catch the eye from across a room-- and glitter in the newly beloved electric light, as well as by candle. 

This stunning dinner ring is a sign of the times, and is one of the most affordable versions of this ring we've ever had- with platinum details over a 14ct body, this beautiful ring will be a mainstay in whatever collection she joins. 

Materials and Features: 14k gold, platinum, .30ctw diamonds

Age/Origin: Belle Epoque, c. 1890 

Measurements: Size 8.5, 2.3 grams

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear- some bending to the details around the edges of the blooms.  

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.