Antique “Target Ring” with Diamonds & Synthetic Rubies, c. 1920

Is it a small target that invites Cupid, the god of love, to shoot his arrow in her direction? Rings with a circular design and a prominent center are called “target rings” in English-speaking countries—and are considered classic engagement rings in the U.S. At the center of this ring are nine sparkling diamonds in the historic old cut, weighing a total of approximately 0.45 carats and each with a unique cut. A concentric circle of carefully cut synthetic rubies, featuring a St. Andrew’s cross, adds colour. In the years around 1920, the use of synthetic rubies was by no means a budget-friendly alternative to natural stones, but rather an expression of technical progress. Their intense, uniform colour opened up new possibilities for jewelry design and was particularly popular when combined with diamonds. Despite its geometric precision, the ring retains a certain charm. Refined and modern in its details, and striking in its size, we can date it to the 1920s, a conclusion supported by the remnants of a year engraved on the inside of the ring band. This beautiful ring found its way to us from Denmark.

Estimate:$2,553.02

View all items fromHofer AntikschmuckorJewelry & Gems