PLATINUM, YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY EDWARDIAN RING c.1910

The Edwardian period, when life for the elite was a continuous round of balls, shooting parties, and dinner soirées. Amidst the glittering social carousel, this stunning Edwardian ring, crafted around 1910, likely turned a few heads with its exquisite blend of platinum, yellow gold, brilliant diamonds, and captivating rubies.   At the heart of this remarkable piece are two old European cut diamonds flanked by a radiating line of baguette cut rubies, creating a geometric double diamond shape. The interplay of rubies and diamonds draws the eye across this sparkling kite shaped ring. Affluent women of the English aristocracy adorned themselves with jewelry that reflected their wealth and social standing. As they attended card parties, masquerade balls, lavish dinners, and weekend hunts, they favored pieces crafted from platinum, prized for its strength and durability, allowing for intricate and delicate designs that could withstand the test of time. In the years leading up to the Roaring