{"product_id":"belle-epoque-platinum-cluster-ring-c-1900-1918-redesigned-with-gia-jadeite-jade-1-29-ct-rose-cut-diamonds","title":"Belle Époque Platinum Cluster Ring (c. 1900–1918) Redesigned with GIA Jadeite Jade \u0026 1.29 ct Rose Cut Diamonds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"879\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis exceptional platinum cluster ring dates to the Belle Époque period, approximately 1900–1918, an era defined by highly refined European jewelry craftsmanship and the early mastery of platinum in fine jewelry construction. Pieces from this period were individually hand-built around specific stones, prioritizing lightness, delicacy, and architectural precision.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eThe ring retains its original low-profile “plateau” construction, a hallmark of Belle Époque design. Engineered to sit flat against the finger, this style was specifically developed for wear beneath evening gloves, reflecting the formal elegance of the period. The result is a wide, airy cluster that spreads laterally across the hand rather than rising upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eAt the center is a later replacement: a GIA-certified natural jadeite jade cabochon (Type A), confirmed untreated with no indications of dye or impregnation. The jade weighs approximately 9.08 grams and exhibits a mottled green coloration with a soft, translucent body tone. Its measurements are approximately 10.86–10.90 x 3.93 mm. While not original to the early 20th-century design, the jade integrates elegantly within the historic platinum setting, adding a distinct visual contrast between antique structure and later gemstone interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eSurrounding the center is a cluster of natural rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.29 carats. These stones, while not original to the earliest Belle Époque construction, were later incorporated into the design and enhance the ring’s soft, romantic brilliance. The rose cut faceting complements the openwork platinum structure, allowing light to pass gently through the composition rather than producing sharp brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eThe setting itself remains the most historically significant element. The open-backed collet construction and organic, garland-style arrangement of stones reflect classic Belle Époque design language—fluid, asymmetrical, and intentionally lace-like. The pierced gallery beneath the ring is hand-fabricated with intricate openwork, engineered to maximize light performance while minimizing visible metal, a defining feature of Edwardian platinum craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eThe shank is slender and understated, consistent with knife-edge Edwardian construction, allowing the expansive cluster head to appear almost suspended on the hand. No hallmarks are visible, which is not uncommon for bespoke atelier pieces of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eOriginally, the ring likely featured a natural pearl set into a bespoke concave cradle—an advanced and highly specific form of early 20th-century craftsmanship. This cradle remains one of the strongest indicators of its Belle Époque origin, as such settings were custom-built around individual organic gemstones rather than standardized mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003eAlthough later modified with a jade center and rose cut diamond accents, the ring’s underlying architecture remains entirely consistent with Belle Époque platinum design principles. The result is a historically grounded piece that carries both its original Edwardian artistry and its later evolution into a uniquely reimagined jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fh7sy4\" data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3647\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"4629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r7a6i8\" data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belle Époque (circa 1900–1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19b499x\" data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3704\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p8ueyv\" data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3791\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural jadeite jade cabochon (GIA-certified, Type A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p3l6q5\" data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3823\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003eJade Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.08 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tpxl0a\" data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003eJade Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.86–10.90 x 3.93 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h3adsa\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3974\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003eJade Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mottled green color, translucent; no indications of dye or impregnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wdjjxv\" data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"3995\"\u003eAccent Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rose cut diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hmpi5y\" data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003eTotal Diamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.29 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rlkceq\" data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003eSetting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Openwork garland cluster with collet-set construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k23yei\" data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4157\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low “plateau” design, engineered for flat wear against the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"59puzt\" data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4288\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4238\"\u003eGallery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierced, lacy hand-fabricated platinum openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ivgt7s\" data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim knife-edge platinum band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d9v2r6\" data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4416\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4353\"\u003eOrigin Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely originally set with a natural pearl in bespoke cradle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvjf28\" data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4516\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4439\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Belle Époque platinum structure with later gemstone modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xjqd18\" data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4537\"\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-fabricated Edwardian atelier construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6lr1ef\" data-start=\"4587\" data-end=\"4629\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4603\"\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not visible \/ not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"May's Jewelers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52349970088216,"sku":null,"price":14400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4572\/7000\/files\/IMG_6470.jpg?v=1782863815","url":"https:\/\/maysjeweler.com\/products\/belle-epoque-platinum-cluster-ring-c-1900-1918-redesigned-with-gia-jadeite-jade-1-29-ct-rose-cut-diamonds","provider":"May's Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}