Old and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1930, signed Rood, detachable and may be worn as two clips

Diamonds: approximately 88 old-cut with approximate total weight of 7.00 - 8.00 carats, approximately 30 baguette-cut with approximate total weight of 3.00 - 3.50 carats. Total weight of the diamonds approximately 10.00 - 11.50 carats

Size/Dimensions: 6.8 x 2.7 cm (2⁵⁄₈ x 1 in)
Gross Weight: 30.2 grams

Christie's, London, 27 November 2002, Sale 6646, Lot 217

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S.J. Rood was founded by the Allen family of merchants in 1873. Their location in Mayfair’s prestigious Burlington Arcade attracted a refined clientele of stylish Londoners, the most notable of which being Mary of Teck, queen consort of King George V. Queen Mary commissioned many pieces from Rood during the first half of the 20^thcentury, bestowing them with her Royal Warrant in 1921. Rood is most notably known for their ‘For…’ rings: a series of twelve rings commissioned by Queen Mary from 1918 to 1951 to gift to her ladies-in-waiting in celebration of their respective wedding engagements. Rood remained in their Burlington Arcade location until 1998 when the business was purchased by another respected British jeweler, Hancocks & Co.