Art Deco Knife Wire & Clovers Diamond Set Shield Ring

A wonderful Art Deco era shield ring, modeled in platinum, whose artful filigree features four three-leaf clovers resting atop a field of delicate knife wire. The largest of these clovers are stationed to the north and south of the ring's primary diamond, bending gracefully to the right and to the left. This old European cut diamond is mounted in an octagonal seat, where it is flanked by the ring's two smaller clovers. A diamond-set "sash" passes through central diamond on the diagonal. Each of our clovers is set with further old European and old single cut diamonds that rest at their centers, and on their leaves. This ring is very low profile— it hugs the finger like a shield. It's half-round shank is fully decorated with an engraved floral/folate motif, and it tapers toward the base. Rings of this style were called dinner rings, during the Art Deco period. Fashionable and flamboyant, they are commonly represented as jewelry women would buy/choose for themselves, during a time of changing ideas and newfound freedom. Materials Platinum Diamond Age c. 1920 Size US 6 1/4  This ring can be resized (up to US 8 and down to US 4). Resizing for this ring is complimentary (just leave your desired size in the notes at checkout). Resizing larger will disrupt the pattern on the ring shank. In thi scase, we can continue (hand engrave) the pattern, or leave the resized area blank. Email or call us with questions about resizing. Dimensions Ring face measures approx 23.75 x 17.3 mm; shank measures approx 4 mm at the shoulder and tapers to approx 1.8 mm at the base; primary diamond measures approx 4 mm (carat weight is approx .25 carats); accent diamonds (18) measure approx 1.5 - 1.75 mm; diamond ctw is approx .65 carats; diamond color/clarity is G/H, VS1-2.