Edwardian Natural Pearl And Diamond 'Toi et Moi' Ring In Platinum

An Edwardian period 'toi et moi' ring in platinum. Designed as a bypass ring, set diagonally with a button shape natural saltwater pearl measuring approximately 6.2mm in diameter and 5.0–5.5mm in depth, opposite an Old European cut diamond, estimated to weigh 0.95 carats, assessed as H–I colour and VS2–SI1 clarity. The principal stones are mounted in raised settings, the diamond in a six-claw platinum coronet setting. Each shoulder is grain set with a row of eight small single cut diamonds in millegrain borders, forming a curved design that joins to a solid platinum shank