'Toi et Moi' Diamond Ring
'Toi et Moi' Diamond Ring
If jewels could talk this one would say “you belong by my side”. This antique ring is a classic ‘Toi et Moi’ style (French for ‘You and Me’). The style was made popular by Napoleon and Empress Josephine, and named for the side-by-side set stones. In this version, made c. 1900 is set with an antique pear shape diamond that weighs approximately 0.40 carats and an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carats. Along each side of the shank are twelve old single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats. The diamonds are approximately J-K color and VS-SI clarity. Made in platinum on 18 karat yellow gold.
This ring is in excellent antique condition. Presently a size 10 and can be resized.