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Antique French Lacloche Paris Love Ring Toi-et-Moi Diamond Ruby 18k Gold c1900

Description: Antique French Lacloche Paris Love Ring Toi-et-Moi Diamond Ruby 18k Gold c1900 Click images to enlarge Description ring Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] I am pleased to offer from my private collection this amazing antique French  Lacloche,Paris 18k gold ladies Toi et Moi Love Ring,decorated with natural old rose cut Diamond and natural Ruby c1900's. The ring comes with the original luxury signed presentation box. The ring is decorated with approx 1ct natural Ruby and 0.8ct old Rose cut Diamond.  A lot of sparkles.The sparkle of old cut diamonds is deeper and warmer, almost glowing in a way that draws the eye into the stone instead of bouncing the light back out. This makes old cut diamonds star performers in candlelight and other low light settings. Size 6.25 Hallmarked with the old French eagle head hallmark for 18 k gold and engraved "Lacloche Paris". 3.8 grams heavy LAYAWAY PAYMENT PLAN IS OFFERED.   Toi et Moi:Meaning “you and me” in French, their name alone puts toi et moi rings in the running for the most romantic jewel of all time. But what gives this style of ring the amorous edge is its heritage.Toi et moi refers to a ring with two gems that sit side by side or close to each other, symbolising two souls becoming one. A classic toi et moi ring features two stones of a similar size and cut. The tradition of giving toi et moi rings to represent the love between two people dates back centuries, but it was one very famous couple and their scandalous relationship that brought the look to the attention of a wider audience. In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte, at the time a revolutionary soldier in the French army, proposed to Joséphine de Beauharnais. She married him a mere three weeks later, but Napoleon’s family were fiercely against the union.  An at-the-time shocking six years older than him, Joséphine was also a widow with two children from her previous marriage. But the future Emperor of France was smitten, and it was a love story that has gone down in history as one of the most passionate of all time. HISTORY:   Leopold, Jacques, Jules and Fernand Lacloche were not born into the jewellery trade, their father was in the textiles business, but between them these four brothers ensured that the name Lacloche became synonymous with some of the most exciting jewellery of the 20th Century.    The history of Lacloche is somewhat convoluted because prior to the founding of the firm responsible for the fabulous Art Deco jewels and objet we associate with the name today, the brothers had various companies and shops both in France and Spain dating back to 1892. However it was after the tragic death of Jacques in a train crash in 1900 that the remaining three brothers appear to have consolidated their finances and re-grouped in Paris to form Lacloche Frères and settle at 15, Rue de la Paix in 1901. They selected only first class pieces for their shop, working with some of the best designers, workshops and suppliers in Paris and building the reputation of the Lacloche name.  When the London jeweller Edwin Streeter retired in 1904, they acquired his stock which included the historic and quite magnificent rose pink Agra diamond although they didn’t keep this long, deciding instead to auction it at Christies the following year.   By 1908 there was a total of seven European store locations including Madrid and London, business was clearly going well and the brothers were quick to capitalise on that.  Beautiful jewellery and timepieces were being made at this time including a pendant watch that was the result of a collaboration between several exceptional craftsmen - Lalique, Verger, Vacheron Constantin and the enameller Paillet.  Keeping up with the fashionable trends was important for business but so too was commercial appeal and it is interesting to note that pieces from this period adhere more to the mainstream diamond and gem set designs than the more daring Art Nouveau styles of the time.  In 1917 Lacloche bought the remaining stock of Fabergé’s London store after the jeweller’s wealth and assets were forcibly repatriated by the Russian government. Three years later the son of the deceased Jacques, who was also called Jacques, was entrusted to run the business in London having been trained by his uncles, in particular Fernand.  Over the next decade or so the company really comes into its own producing arguably some of the finest and most creative jewellery, clocks and ladies accessories of what will become known as the Art Deco period.  From tiaras, diamond bracelets and colourful gem set jabot pins to mother of pearl inlaid clocks and vanity cases, fabulous examples of all different genres were sold by Lacloche Frères.  Inspired by the East and a variety of motifs from Chinese and Japanese art and culture their jewelled cigarette cases, necessaires and other fashionable accessories were made in a wide variety of decorative materials, shapes and designs and are among some of the best of the period.  They exhibited at the 1925 Paris Exposition des Art Décoratifs to great acclaim, winning a Grand Prix for their display of fabulous jewels including a range of pendants and bracelets inspired by the classic fables of Fontaine. Sadly the crash of 1929 affected the firm terribly as it did many others and they were forced to close, retaining only a showroom in Paris after filing for bankruptcy in 1931.  Jacques Lacloche opened a small concession in the Carlton Hotel in Cannes in 1936 before returning to Paris and opening a shop at 8, Place Vendome under the name SARL Jacques Lacloche.  He remained here until the early 1960’s selling bold, brilliant jewels to a discerning clientele including Prince Rainier for whom he created a wonderful sapphire and diamond brooch as a wedding gift for Grace Kelly   If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured(possible byDHL overnight courier) NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos,but not mention in the description,will be considered for described.All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification,so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope!     Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.

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Location: Sofia

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Brand: Lacloche

Ring Size: 6.25

Type: Ring

Antique: Yes

Base Metal: Gold

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