Antique BELAIS White Gold Aquamarine Ring c 1915
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Estate Jewelry:
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Edwardian:
Pre 1920 item# 403237
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Back on the market -- layaway fell through.
It's a red-letter day, whenever we get another ring by the legendary Belais Brothers, the *gods* of early 20th century white gold jewelry! This ring is especially exciting, because it's among their earliest. It probably dates technically from the important "transitional" period between the Edwardian and Art Deco eras but, in its delicacy and refinement, it's totally Edwardian in spirit.
The ring is in exquisite condition, too, and features a beautifully cut oval aquamarine of pale water blue - certainly a natural stone or it would've been colored more assertively. Since soon after 1920, even natural aquas have been routinely heat-treated to produce more vivid coloration, so it's become more rare and wonderful to find one this shade.
We currently have a lovely array of Belais wedding bands, too, with which this be a fabulous engagement ring! It's about a US size 4 now, but could easily be enlarged a size or two, because the back of the carved shank isn't ornamented. Inside it bears the coveted BELAIS mark and is stamped 10K.
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Stunning BELAIS White Gold Filigree Cobalt Glass Ring
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Estate Jewelry:
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Edwardian:
Pre 1920 item# 158954
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This ring of gold filigree by the legendary Belais Brothers features a wonderful fancy-cut cobalt blue glass gem that's bluer than sapphires. With a highly dimensional domed shape that's exquisitely faceted, it shows only slight wear under high magnification, which is very rare for glass of this age. In gorgeous condition, with crisp gold filigree, the ring comes from a New England estate and is currently about a U.S. size 5 (easily adjusted by your jeweler, since the back of the shank isn't ornamented). Its oval face measures about 1/2" x 1/2". The famous hallmark BELAIS - accompanied by the 10K stamp, in this case - can still be read quite easily.
When you own an antique jewel marked BELAIS, quite simply you own the best of the best. Their process for creating white gold jewelry was so far superior to others' that the patent held for many years. This ring is a particularly affordable example of their artistry. If it held a precious stone, of course the cost would be enormously higher - and you might consider replacing it with something natural.
This is an investment-quality piece dating from circa 1920 and, at our price, you're really paying only for the beautiful Belais gold setting. Even unsigned sterling and crystal rings of this age sell elsewhere online in the $225 - $345 range.
Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos of this and/or our other fine BELAIS pieces - including cufflinks, a breathtaking watch and several rings. There's no charge for insured U.S. shipping and gift wrap is always free when desired. Thanks for looking!
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BELAIS Antique 18K White Gold Wedding Band, Size 6
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Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Edwardian:
Pre 1920 item# 132163
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If you love antique white gold jewelry, you probably know the signature BELAIS on a piece means it's the ultimate. For beautiful design and refined craftsmanship, the Belais Brothers surpassed all others working in white gold during the early 20th century.
This lovely wedding ring from a Chicago area estate is an excellent example of why their jewelry was so esteemed. The band's intricate pattern, executed in high relief, is a fascinating foliate motif that looks to me like interlocking leaves of elongated heart shape. Probable dating is Edwardian circa 1905-1910. Other marks, besides the legendary Belais name, are 18K and the initials MG.
In excellent condition, showing minimal wear, the ring has exceptionally good weight (more than you'd expect of such a dainty item), which is why it costs a bit more than our others. Its size is about a US 6, measuring 5/8" in interior diameter and about 1/8" tall. (I always say "about" because different types of measuring equipment vary somewhat, as does the size of our fingers with season and time of day.) If your finger measures anywhere between 5.75 and 6.25, this should fit. Any of our Belais bands, BTW, could easily be modifed to become an engagement ring with the addition of prongs and whatever stone you like. I don't normally recommend adapting antique jewelry, but just saw online an alleged "Belais Solitaire" that certainly didn't begin life that way; it has a honking big modern diamond in long prongs and a pricetag of $9250 (gasp). Little delicate prongs and a diamond in proper scale could actually be very pretty, though.
Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more pictures of this or our other Belais wedding ring. Thanks for looking!
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