Toi Et Moi Ring Sapphire

3 99ct and 8 round brillian 2 950 00 ca add to basket vintage sapphire and diamond toi et moi ring.

Toi et moi ring sapphire.

A beautiful 18kt yellow gold toi et moi you and me ring featuring 2 pear faceted cut deep inense purple amethyst est. The ring above which made the news when it was auctioned by the french jewellery house osenat in march 2013 comprises a blue sapphire and diamond both cut in a pear shape and set on a slim gold band a classic toi et moi with the gems nestling next to one another the ring had a pre sale estimate of just 10 15 000 but it sold for close to 1 million thanks to its outstanding provenance. Napoleon bonaparte proposed to joséphine de beauharnais with a diamond and blue sapphire toi et moi ring while jacqueline kennedy onassis received a diamond and emerald one from john f. Mouse over to zoom.

While we don t know when exactly moi et toi rings were first crafted we do know of the famous moi et toi ring that napolean bonaparte gifted to his first wife in 1796. Two important rare gemstones have been set side by side in this design symbolizing the union of two souls. The carat weight of the two gems is little less. F rench for you and me toi et moi rings are as romantic as they are beautiful.

The golden ring is in an 18th century setting called toi et moi you and me with opposing tear shaped jewels a blue sapphire and a diamond. This toi et moi statement ring is a symbol of romance and love. Kennedy for their marriage sotheby s diamonds online auction 19 26 march offers ten pairs of stones which are ideal. The toi et moi style was more popular during the nineteenth century.

These were common engagement rings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries symbolizing two souls that are intertwined. Toi et moi means you and me in french. The ring that is believed to have started the trend was the gorgeous. Unusual gold ring with sapphire rubies diamonds sapphire um 1890.

Which of course makes the style extremely appropriate for margrethe who is a direct descendant of josephine. The history of moi et toi rings. From shop galeriepenelope. 5 out of 5 stars 593 593 reviews 800 00 free shipping favorite add to edwardian gold toi et moi ring with emerald and dutch rose cut diamond 1900s galeriepenelope.

The trend is supposed to have been inspired by the diamond and sapphire engagement ring that napoleon bonaparte gave to josephine de beauharnais. Toi et moi means you and me in french and refers to a ring that showcases two stones. This exceptional design not just conveys the message of love but also features an exceptional design with lavish detailing.