{"product_id":"bague-en-or-blanc-18k-avec-perles","title":"18k White Gold Ring with Pearls","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis delicate ring is set in \u003cstrong\u003e18-carat white gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and features a \u003cstrong\u003erefined composition\u003c\/strong\u003e blending two soft-lustered \u003cstrong\u003enatural white pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003etwo small old-cut diamonds (+-0.25 ct)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ensemble is arranged in an \u003cstrong\u003easymmetrical duo\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, very fluid, evoking both nature and classic elegance. The setting is discreet and delicately crafted, allowing the stones to express themselves with subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece of jewelry most likely dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003elate Victorian era\u003c\/strong\u003e (around \u003cstrong\u003e1880–1901\u003c\/strong\u003e) or the very beginning of the \u003cstrong\u003eEdwardian era\u003c\/strong\u003e (early 20th century). Several elements support this hypothesis:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearls\u003c\/strong\u003e were extremely prized in the late 19th century, symbolizing \u003cstrong\u003epurity and femininity\u003c\/strong\u003e, often used in sentimental jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-cut diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e, with their softer brilliance and irregular faceting, are typical of the cuts used before the emergence of the modern brilliant cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"toi et moi\" (you and me) shape\u003c\/strong\u003e (two juxtaposed stones) was a very popular configuration in romantic jewelry of the era, often given as a \u003cstrong\u003egesture of love or engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/strong\u003e began to appear at the end of the Victorian period and would become very popular in the following decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring is an \u003cstrong\u003eantique piece of great refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably from the \u003cstrong\u003elate Victorian or Edwardian era\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose composition evokes \u003cstrong\u003ediscreet romanticism and timeless elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e. It would be perfect for a collector or lover of antique jewelry, or as a vintage engagement ring full of symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marchand de Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57646200488267,"sku":"A.4031.01192b","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3663\/4955\/files\/15817392554315-73205380e140a6546409eaa8c08a6fe4639c3c67.webp?v=1782130710","url":"https:\/\/marchand-de-bijoux.com\/en\/products\/bague-en-or-blanc-18k-avec-perles","provider":"Marchand de Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}