Antique Victorian Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring

A late Victorian diamond toi et moi crossover ring, in 18ct gold and platinum.

This pretty ring is set with 2 old mine cut diamonds, accented by 4 eight cut diamonds to the shoulders.

Toi et moi rings first became popular many moons ago, when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Josephine de Beauharnais with one in 1796. The style has endured throughout the centuries and is just as popular today. Translating as 'you and me' from French, they symbolise the union of two coming together as one. The design alludes to partnership.