The ring that is believed to have started the trend was the gorgeous.
Toi et moi ring sapphire.
Which of course makes the style extremely appropriate for margrethe who is a direct descendant of josephine.
The trend is supposed to have been inspired by the diamond and sapphire engagement ring that napoleon bonaparte gave to josephine de beauharnais.
Toi et moi means you and me in french.
Toi et moi means you and me in french and refers to a ring that showcases two stones.
Moi et toi is a highly versatile ring style and allows designers to get creative and customise the ring to suit the couple.
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Unusual gold ring with sapphire rubies diamonds sapphire um 1890.
A beautiful 18kt yellow gold toi et moi you and me ring featuring 2 pear faceted cut deep inense purple amethyst est.
The toi et moi style was more popular during the nineteenth century.
Peppy toi et moi ring from white gold diamonds engagement ring.
The history of moi et toi rings.
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F rench for you and me toi et moi rings are as romantic as they are beautiful.
The golden ring is in an 18th century setting called toi et moi you and me with opposing tear shaped jewels a blue sapphire and a diamond.
This toi et moi statement ring is a symbol of romance and love.
Two important rare gemstones have been set side by side in this design symbolizing the union of two souls.
3 99ct and 8 round brillian 2 950 00 ca add to basket vintage sapphire and diamond toi et moi ring.
Natural pink sapphire ring toi et moi you and me ring 2 stone engagement ring 14k solid rose gold ring ejcollections.
The ring above which made the news when it was auctioned by the french jewellery house osenat in march 2013 comprises a blue sapphire and diamond both cut in a pear shape and set on a slim gold band a classic toi et moi with the gems nestling next to one another the ring had a pre sale estimate of just 10 15 000 but it sold for close to 1 million thanks to its outstanding provenance.
This exceptional design not just conveys the message of love but also features an exceptional design with lavish detailing.
These were common engagement rings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries symbolizing two souls that are intertwined.
Kennedy for their marriage sotheby s diamonds online auction 19 26 march offers ten pairs of stones which are ideal.
While we don t know when exactly moi et toi rings were first crafted we do know of the famous moi et toi ring that napolean bonaparte gifted to his first wife in 1796.