Early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian 18ct Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring feed-agegroup-adult where enamel work has a

where enamel work has a rich tradition

as you would expect with anything Van Cleef were happy to sell

Knoll & Pregizer operated between 1887 and 1975 from Pforzheim Germany

Victorians had a strong affinity for coral adornments

The original is described by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History

Early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian 18ct Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring feed-agegroup-adult where enamel work has aA striking early 20th century ring set in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum topped setting, dating to the 1910s. The design bridges the flowing elegance of Art Nouveau and the emerging geometry of early Art Deco, giving it a wonderfully transitional character. At its centre sits an elongated hexagon shaped diamond, a beautiful and unusual choice for the period. Rings of this design more commonly feature a round cut diamond, making this example