Art Deco Belais 18k White Gold Filigree Ring w/ Ruby – Appraised $2,650

Beautiful and delicate 18k white gold filigree ring with emerald cut ruby. Antique from 1920s Art Deco era. Marked “Belais” and 18k. Ruby was assessed as lab-grown. Belais was the early manufacturer of the white gold in the early 20th century. Size approx 5.75. Total weight approx. 2.4 grams. Appraisal certificate and presentation box included as shown. Signature required for delivery. From Antique Jewelry University website: “Belais Manufacturing Co., founded by David Belais (1863 – June 5, 1933), was among the early manufacturers of white gold jewelry in the United States. During the late 19th and early 20th century, they experimented with various alloys for white gold as a substitute for platinum in jewelry. David Belais presented his final formula to the trade in 1917. A patent was applied for on October 5, 1918, and granted on February 10, 1920. The formulation specified in Belais’ patent resulted in an 18-karat white gold alloy composed of gold, zinc, and nickel which thus avoided any problems with the platinum restrictions imposed by the war.”

Art Deco Belais 18k White Gold Filigree Ring w/ Ruby – Appraised $2,650

Beautiful and delicate 18k white gold filigree ring with emerald cut ruby. Antique from 1920s Art Deco era. Marked “Belais” and 18k. Ruby was assessed as lab-grown. Belais was the early manufacturer of the white gold in the early 20th century. Size approx 5.75. Total weight approx. 2.4 grams. Appraisal certificate and presentation box included as shown. Signature required for delivery. From Antique Jewelry University website: “Belais Manufacturing Co., founded by David Belais (1863 – June 5, 1933), was among the early manufacturers of white gold jewelry in the United States. During the late 19th and early 20th century, they experimented with various alloys for white gold as a substitute for platinum in jewelry. David Belais presented his final formula to the trade in 1917. A patent was applied for on October 5, 1918, and granted on February 10, 1920. The formulation specified in Belais’ patent resulted in an 18-karat white gold alloy composed of gold, zinc, and nickel which thus avoided any problems with the platinum restrictions imposed by the war.”