Description

For sale is this amazing emerald, ruby and diamond ring dating from around the 1960/70s

Known as a ‘Toi et Moi’ ring, which means ‘you and me, the ring is set with a stunning pear cut ruby and a pear cut emerald entwined in a scrolling open worked platinum setting, encrusted with 40 small round cut diamonds.

The ruby and emerald weigh approx. 1ct each and the diamonds total approx. 1.2ct. This absolutely amazing ring has the most beautiful colour and design and scrolls and entwines up the finger. The setting measures 31mm in length and 15.5 in width.

The ring is fully hallmarked for 18ct yellow gold and platinum. The finger size is a N (US 7) and can easily be re-sized up or down to fit any size.

The 'Toi et Moi' ring

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. Inextricably linked with a love story of historic proportions.

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.

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.