Metal: Platinum topped 18k gold.

Stone: .38ct natural Colombian emerald & approx. .42ctw of rose cut diamonds.

Size: 7

Face size: Approx. 11mm x 14mm

What You Should Know: A spectacular example of Deco craftsmanship.

*This Ring Can Be Resized.

Art Deco embodied glamor. Craftsmanship was paramount and artisans had a trained eye for detail. The finest jewelers took inspiration from society, including the cultural love of modernity. That included sharp geometric designs, and this square masterpiece is a perfect example.

Art Deco designers also used color in a sparing yet striking way. The Colombian emerald at the heart of this ring adds a dash of nature to something modern, a technique that the Art Nouveau era would explore further in the following years. Ever-popular, Colombian emeralds formed millions of years ago under the Andes Mountains thanks to tectonic plate movement and volcanic activity that generated the heat and force required to make something so pretty. In addition to these dramatic movements of the Earth, Colombian soil had the necessary ingredients: beryl, chromium and vanadium give this sultry stone its enchanting color.

The metalwork of this ring is an art form in itself, with a band and setting that holds the gemstones securely while maintaining a sophisticated low profile. Platinum topped 18K gold houses a .38 carat natural Colombian emerald and about .42 carats of rose cut diamonds for a talisman of remarkable craftsmanship and historic significance.