{"product_id":"retro-12k-yellow-gold-diamond-and-pearl-toi-et-moi-bypass-buttercup-ring","title":"Retro 12k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Bypass Buttercup Ring","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming expression of the bold, romantic spirit of the Retro era, this 12k yellow gold Toi et Moi bypass ring dates to circa 1940. The graceful crossover design culminates in opposing diamond and pearl accents, symbolizing two souls brought together, a fitting interpretation of the French toi et moi, or “you and me,” tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive buttercup settings cradle each stone in sculptural golden petals, adding both dimensionality and warmth to the design. Its rich yellow gold and softly rounded forms reflect the jewelry aesthetic of the 1940s, when designers embraced substantial silhouettes, sweeping curves, and a confident, optimistic glamour influenced by the changing world around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomantic yet unmistakably Retro, this ring beautifully captures the era’s fascination with symbolism, sculptural gold, and jewels designed to make a statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stamped 14k, tests closer to 12k yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One transitional round diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, graded F color, VS clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One round cultured pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size 6 ¾ , resizable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Estimated gross weight: 2.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fair vintage condition, diamond is chipped, with wear in the form of minor scratches, metal loss on prongs, and wear appropriate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clover Collective Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49112032837815,"sku":"362","price":660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/3830\/0599\/files\/BC03B83F-E005-4CCA-8D14-3C60ACC83CA3.jpg?v=1788550022","url":"https:\/\/clovercollectiveantiques.com\/products\/retro-12k-yellow-gold-diamond-and-pearl-toi-et-moi-bypass-buttercup-ring","provider":"Clover Collective Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}