Blossom of the Sea

Antique Belle Époque Ring with Natural Pearl & Diamonds, circa 1910

€ 2,190.00 ^*

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Antique Belle Époque Ring with Natural Pearl & Diamonds, circa 1910

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This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

"As we all know, pearls are the magic word that makes every lady's heart beat faster, and pearls are increasingly pushing red-hot rubies, sparkling emeralds and even glittering diamonds into the background." This is what the inclined reader could read in the Deutsche Goldschmiede-Zeitung in 1910 (volume 45, 1910, p. 399). This ring from the same period illustrates this development wonderfully, because at the heart of its design is not a sparkling ruby or a large diamond - but a large, natural oriental pearl. A wreath of ten old-cut diamonds frames the sea treasure like delicate petals and their multifaceted sparkle is reflected in the soft lustre of the large genuine pearl. The stones are set a-jour, which wonderfully enhances the radiance of the diamonds. The ring was created before the invention of pearl cultivation, when the value of natural pearls equaled that of diamonds. Every single saltwater pearl was retrieved from the sea by divers and it was rare to find a pearl like this, large, symmetrical and with a uniform, cool luster. No wonder it became the centerpiece of a true jewel. It combines the treasures of the sea with the treasures from the depths of the earth in a harmonious design.

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Natural pearls have always belonged in the art and curiosity chambers of Europe's rulers. The value of natural pearls compared to cultured pearls is obvious - as with natural gemstones, they are small natural wonders. In the years around 1900, the price of natural pearls was about the same as that of diamonds of the same size and pearls for a necklace were usually purchased individually for reasons of cost and collected until a strand was gathered. The magic that emanates from natural pearls can hardly be put into words, as each natural pearl is different from the next and has its own luster, structure and lustre. They are always wonderfully unique pieces of nature - which are almost impossible to find today.

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Blossom of the Sea

€ 2,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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