Art Deco "toi et moi" diamond and pearl ring

Rare Art Deco ring in the "toi et moi" style, which translates to "you and me" and features 2 gems that share an embrace, in this case a pearl and a diamond. The ring is crafted in platinum. The 1.25 carat diamond is a round Old European Cut, indicative of the era. These diamonds have a polished flat tip (culet) and a smaller top (table), which gives a different kind of sparkle than a modern stone. The pearl is a natural (not cultured) pearl in a warm cream color. This style of ring symbolizes the union of two lovers.