This Art Deco amethyst ring with European-cut and baguette diamonds in antique style is crafted in lavish platinum, weighs 4.9g and measures 10mm wide and 6mm deep. Reminiscent of Art deco jewelry design by virtue of distinct geometric lines and artistic juxtaposition of contrasting colors, this alluring Art Deco amethyst ring exposes an eminent prong-set 2.53ct checkerboard-faceted cushion-cut amethyst measuring 9.85mm long and 8.07mm wide, graded a highly desirable 'regal intense-purple' color and 'excellent' clarity. This vividly-colored gemstone, referred to as the 'royal gem' since ancient times, is embraced by gracefully curvaceous, diamond-encrusted rectangular plaques, ornamented with 0.20cts of flanking bezel-set baguette diamonds graded I color and VS2 clarity accentuated by 0.32cts of glowing bead-set European-cut diamonds graded H-I color and SI clarity range. The latter are mounted within geometrically inspired rectangular and quadrangular frames, embellished with immaculately mille grained contours. This assemblage of color contrasted amethyst and diamonds surmounts a curvaceous, asymmetrically themed pierced openwork gallery. Elaborately designed shoulders enhanced by graceful, skillfully mille grained scrolls merge into a tri-dimensional platinum band and an easily sizable shank.

Amethyst, the modern birthstone for February, has long been considered a 'royal gem' and has therefore been in great demand throughout history. Fine quality amethysts are featured in the British crown jewels and were also favored by Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. A translucent purple-color member of the quartz family, amethyst is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry. The legend of the origin of amethyst is to be found in the Greek mythology and its Greek name 'amethysts' can be translated as 'not drunk', considered to be a strong antidote against drunkness. This may explain why, in ancient times, wine goblets were occasionally carved from this gemstone. To the Buddhists of Tibet, amethyst continues to possess amuletic significance, often used for fashioning rosaries. The color of this gemstone ranges from 'pale-lilac' to 'deep-purple'. The lighter colors, often referred to as 'rose de France', were popular and frequently used in Victorian jewelry. Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina as well as in Namibia and other African countries.

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