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Art Deco Platinum Diamond Band by Byard Brogan

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110-1-10381

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ABOUT THIS RING

A dozen small single-cut diamonds glittering atop this classic early-20th century wedding band are terminated by cinched shoulders leading to a currently size 6 1/4 ring shank. The maker's mark indicates by Byard Brogan of Philadelphia (still in business!).

"Our firm was founded in 1908 by Byard F. Brogan and Walter S. Rodenbough, on South 7th Street in Philadelphia. The two men originally worked as engravers to the bustling Philadelphia jewelry trade, at a time when the demand for personalization was great and almost every piece of jewelry was hand-engraved. After the First World War, Mr. Brogan bought out his partner and moved more aggressively into manufacturing. He developed a method of crafting die-struck two-sided mountings that retained the high quality of die striking, but at a more reasonable cost. This advantage enabled the company to expand rapidly into other markets through the 1920s. Several U.S. Design Patents were issued for these mountings. With the increased production, the firm moved to 805 Sansom Street, and steadily grew from a space of one floor to occupy all four floors of the building."

Details

Materials:
Platinum
Current Ring Size:
6 1/4 Most rings can be resized up or down one size unless noted and sometimes more.
Width:
1/8 Inch
Gram Weight:
2.0 Grams
Period:
Mid-Century
Gemstone Details Gemstone Details

7 Single Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:
0.12 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:
1.50-1.60 mm
Color:
H-I
Clarity:
VS-I1
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
0.12

About Mid-Century Jewelry

Mid-Century jewelers gave the Victorians a run for their money when it came to variety—with the added bonus of big, bold gems in every shape, size, and color. Themes of previous eras were made fabulous enough to match the optimism of the post-war world. Transitional pieces bridged the gap between the first and second half of the 20th century.

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