Exceptional Early 18th Century Fede Ring April 4th 66 ct rose-cut diamond in

66 ct rose-cut diamond in an upgraded prong setting that resembles a claw-like handle on the central stone

The sword itself is a caliber

making it a rare find

The nation's loss in the Franco-Prussian War left the French worried about what would occur if women got jobs and education

and sterling silver were the favored metals used to create Art Deco rings

Exceptional Early 18th Century Fede Ring April 4th 66 ct rose-cut diamond inThe Fede; a symbol of friendship and consent has been an elusive motif among collectors for many decades now. This particularly rare Fede is a museum quality early 18th century example of Irish origin, in silver. In super condition for her age, Ive never had another like it. Ive included a curatorial note from the British museum on the importance and history of Fede symbolism. The fede motif (two clasped hands joined at the bezel) represents the