Antique Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in Silver on Gold, c. 1900

A New Lightness

Antique Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in Silver on Gold, c. 1900

€ 3,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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Lightness was the ideal of the Belle Époque, the period between the late 19th century and the outbreak of the First World War. It was no longer just the aristocracy that celebrated glittering parties. The bourgeoisie, who had gained wealth and prestige through industrialization, also wanted to share in the sunny side of life. Rushing balls, foaming champagne goblets and elegant salons characterize the image of that time. This feeling of joie de vivre and lightness was also reflected in jewellery and fashion: Rich diamond jewellery was the ideal, and in the new electric light it glittered at night like never before. But the heavy jewellery of the late 19th century was now disappearing. The designs became ever finer, almost ethereal. Their preciousness was to be expressed in the constant refinement of the goldsmith's art. This ring is also crafted in accordance with this ideal. The classic type of marquise ring is given a new lightness through the openwork composition of elegantly curved Art Nouveau lines. The centerpiece is a natural ruby from Burma with a pink-red colour. The stone is untreated and unheated: a real little gem! One carat of old-cut diamonds set the entire surface visible when worn, which is covered in light silver. The ring was created at the beginning of the 20th century and was once traded in the Netherlands, according to the hallmark. We discovered this well-preserved piece in Düsseldorf.

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A New Lightness

€ 3,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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