Antique Diamond Ring - Art Deco 18k White Gold Natural .50 CT Engagement - Circa 1920s Size 8 Filigree Belais Tall Basket Fine 20s Jewelry

Incredible antique 1920s 18k white gold diamond ring! This amazing solitaire ring features a natural transitional round brilliant cut diamond in a raised octagonal ring head. The diamond is approximately 1/2 carat and secured with bead prongs. The gallery and shoulders have beautiful wheat engravings. Stunning Art Deco era engagement ring!

ERA - Circa 1920s - Art Deco

METAL / MATERIAL - 18k white gold, natural diamond (approx. .50 ct, J color, SI2 clarity)

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Inside of band is stamped "Belais 18k" In 1917, David Belais of Belais Brothers acquired a patent for white gold. The Belais alloy was extremely popular; During the 1920s, white gold was sometimes referred to as “Belais metal.” Belais jewelry is highly collectible & sought after, because their company is considered to be the first to use white gold in the U.S. Their pieces are like owning a piece of jewelry history!

CONDITION - Good antique condition. White gold metal has been professionally polished & cleaned. Minimal age appropriate patina & wear remains. Diamond is secure. Amazing antique diamond ring!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Size: 8, Ring Head: 9.81 mm, Rise Of Ring Off Finger: 7.27 mm, Shank: 1.93 mm, Weight: 5.00 grams

(Ring can be resized within reason by our local jeweler or likely yours, please contact us prior to purchasing if you are interested in our jeweler's resizing services.)

PRESENTATION - Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.

AUTHENTICITY - Each item in our shop has been hand-selected and inspected by a GIA Graduate Gemologist. Please see our shop FAQ's or message us for more details regarding listing disclaimers.

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