Belle Époque Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring

The Story & History

A beautiful Belle ÉpoqueBelle Époque jewellery refers to jewellery produced during the period of relative peace, prosperity and artistic development in Europe from approximately 1870 to 1914. The term is French for “beautiful... More emerald and diamond cluster ringA cluster ring is a ring in which a central gemstone is surrounded by a group of smaller gemstones. The surrounding stones can be arranged closely around the centre to... More, made in France circa 1910 and showcasing the period’s love of delicate platinum construction, fine diamonds and richly coloured gemstones.

At its centre is a superb 1-carat Colombian emerald, surrounded by a double halo of diamonds that enhances the stone’s natural colour and gives the ring an elegant, balanced appearance.

Design & Details

The central emerald is encircled by two graduated halos of diamonds, all finely set in platinum. Beneath the cluster is an especially elegant open gallery, allowing light to pass beneath the gemstones while adding refinement to the overall design.

The combination of a Colombian emerald, diamond cluster and platinum setting is quintessentially Belle Époque, with the fine openworkOpenwork refers to a jewellery-making technique in which areas of metal are deliberately pierced, cut away or constructed with spaces between the elements, creating an open or lace-like appearance. It... More construction giving the ring a lightness despite its impressive presence.

Styling & Wearability

An exceptionally elegant period ring, with the vivid green of the emerald beautifully contrasted by the brilliance of the surrounding diamonds. Its classic cluster design makes it equally appealing as a dress ring or an alternative engagement ring.