Stunning Art Deco French Cut Half Eternity hairdresser east-west navette-shaped halo of diamonds

east-west navette-shaped halo of diamonds around a single rich sapphire

a low rise profile

these unisex rings remain a favourite today

• Inside engraved "JAL-EFH Nov '38"

Stunning Art Deco French Cut Half Eternity hairdresser east-west navette-shaped halo of diamondsThis stunning vintage ring is an early 20th century dream, combining French cut diamonds (these highly geometric cuts were honed to great precision in the Art Deco era, though these particular stones have a little more of the chubbiness and personality of the antique versions) with the subtle romance of late Edwardian designs with buckle or bow inspired shoulders. A fine line of milgrain completed the channel setting, though it's been worn smooth