Scintillating Diamond Plaque Ring 1940s one rectangular French cut natural

one rectangular French cut natural sapphire• Face of ring measures 9

Details:• 19k yellow gold

stamped and signed for R&B and made in Canada

with minimal wear and very minor evidence of resizing

retailer stamp for QVC• Size 6

Scintillating Diamond Plaque Ring 1940s one rectangular French cut naturalAn absolutely dazzling ring, clearly inspired by Art Deco designs. We strongly suspect that this streamlined yet maximalist ring is a midcentury re mount custom designed for the half carat of old diamonds that long predate the ring itself. Most likely, a lucky someone inherited a late Victorian cluster ring and opted to modernize with with a tip of the hat to early 20th century style. Designed as an east west plaque for maximum finger coverage, this