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Antique "Belcher" Ring with Diamond Solitaire in Gold, Berlin c. 1895

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Antique "Belcher" Ring with Diamond Solitaire in Gold, Berlin c. 1895

Description

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This ring from the last years of the 19th century is made of slightly reddish gold and presents a beautiful old-cut diamond as a solitaire in its center. The gemstone weighs around 0.18 carats and is held by a setting that looks like a basket of flowers. The piece of jewelry is a so-called "Belcher" ring, which have been particularly popular as men's rings since the 19th century. This type of ring is characterized by a flush setting, similar to a gypsy ring, with the prongs cut into the ring band. The stone is set into a recess so that its plate is flush with the metal surface. This type of ring probably got its name from James "Jem" Belcher (*1781 +1811), an English boxing champion between 1800 and 1805. According to the hallmark, our example was made for the Berlin wholesaler Wilhelm Müller. The ring is in very good condition and can be worn by both men and women.

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Berlin experienced a rapid upswing in the 19th century. Immigration caused the population to increase tenfold during this period, reaching almost 1.9 million by 1900. Entrepreneurs from all regions of Germany were drawn to the city, making Berlin the most important business location in the German Empire. The economic prosperity allowed cultural life to flourish and social life soon eclipsed that of all other cities in the country. For the ladies, the right jewelry was essential. Berlin was the ideal location for a jewelry dealer. One such merchant was Wilhelm Müller. In 1847, he founded a specialist wholesaler for gemstones, pearls, jewels, gold and silver jewelry. Most of the creations were manufactured in the branches in the gold town of Pforzheim and the silver town of Schwäbisch-Gmünd. The head office of the family business was located in Gertraudenstraße in Berlin Mitte. Miraculously, it survived the destruction of the Second World War and still stands today as a reminder of the imperial era on Berlin's Spittelmarkt. At the turn of the 20th century, the Müller company was the leading jewelry retailer and was known beyond the borders of the capital for its high-quality goods.

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€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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