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Petite 'Moi & Toi ' Art Deco Ring by E. W. Reynolds

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ABOUT THIS RING

A daring early Art Deco twin-stone ring, sometimes referred to as a 'Moi et Toi ' ring, crafted in two-tone gold, featuring a bright white pair of European-cut diamonds, together weighing .60 carat, sparking from within a lovely, elaborately detailed oval frame. Produced by E. W . Reynolds Company of Los Angeles, CA - circa 1920s. Currently ring size 8.

From the L. A Herald, circa1905:

Among the pioneer wholesale dealers of Southern California E. W. Reynolds is the proprietor of an establishment that ranks foremost in the southwest as a wholesale supply house for the jewelry and optical trade. Founded seventeen years ago when the local market for his goods was small, the business of Mr. Reynolds, through his enterprise and progressiveness, has steadily Increased until it now requires a force of twenty-five employees, including three traveling salesmen. His establishment Is located at 212 South Spring street, and is divided Into three branches, the material department carrying a very complete line of watchmakers' and jewelers' tools, supplies and findings; the jewelry department carrying a large stock of diamonds, watches, silverware, clocks and novelties; and the optical department, the largest line of optical goods In the southwest, including imported field and opera glasses, opticians' outfits and supplies, etc.. as well as handling optical prescription work strictly for the trade. The territory supplied by Mr. Reynolds reaches from San Francisco to Mexico and as far cast- as Texas, and the steady growth of his business affords an apt Illustration of the attractiveness of this city as a wholesale market, not alone for the necessaries of life but for anything in the line of luxuries that may be handled by our merchants. Jewelry manufacturers and dealers are numerous In Los Angeles and throughout the country, yet through Mr. Reynolds' splendid enterprise hfi has made this an important element of wholesale trade, and is one of the few really wholesale houses ...

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold
Current Ring Size:
8 Most rings can be resized up or down one size unless noted and sometimes more.
Width:
1/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
2.3 Grams
Period:
Art Deco
Gemstone Details Gemstone Details

2 European Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:
0.60 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
4.29-4.40 mm
Color:
J-K
Clarity:
SI1-SI2
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
0.60

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