Object
1930Ring
The ring is designed to look like a stack of narrow jewelled bands, suggestive of five diamond eternity rings - which were more usually worn singly next to a wedding ring - being worn together. The concentration of densely-packed gemstones is enhanced by the discreet platinum settings of this ring. Platinum was favoured in Art Deco jewellery because its strength allowed minimal quantities of metal to be used, giving the stones the greatest possible prominence.
Ring · USA · ca. 1930. Platinum with diamonds. By Unknown. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.