Description

Edwardian era 5.02 Carat Oval ‘Moval’ Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Janesich, composed of platinum. A magnificent & rare example of Edwardian era elegance created by the famed Italian Jewelry House Janesich. The 5.02 carat Oval (‘Moval’) Cut diamond is GIA certified E color/VVS2 clarity and measures 14.53 x 9.46 x 5.65 mm. The diamond is set within a multi-claw prong mounting, with an additional 12 diamonds set into the shoulders (6 on each side), a combination of Old European Cut and Old Single Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.12 carats in total. The ring was made by Janesich in Italy & imported into France for sale at the Janesich Parisian boutique. Signed Janesich French Import Mark For Platinum (Dogs Head). This ring fits like a size 6.75 (sizable); weighs 3 grams. Circa 1915.

A brief history of Janesich Jewelry: The fine jewelry house of Janesich was founded in 1835 by Leopoldo Janesich, in Trieste, his native town. Janesich jewels were first coveted by the Austrian aristocracy, who made Trieste their favorite vacation destination, and later found great favor with the Italian bourgeoisie. At Leopoldo’s death in 1880, his son Giovanni assumed leadership of the firm opening a shop in Paris at 19 rue de la Paix. Subsequent salons were opened in Biarritz, London, Monte Carlo and Vichy drawing such eminent clients as the Archduke of Austria and King Nicholas of Montenegro. After World War I, the Janesich style became decidedly Art Deco, in keeping with the great fashion of the 1920s and ‘30s. The firm continued to grow, but the onset of World War II mandated the closing of the Paris shop, as the family retreated to their native Italy. The sixth generation now continues the Janesich tradition in Trieste some 180 years later.