The Romantic Period

Antique Daisy Ring with Rubies and Pearls in Gold, c. 1840

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Antique Daisy Ring with Rubies and Pearls in Gold, c. 1840

Description

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Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years, and numerous styles of jewellery came and went during her reign. The first decades after her accession to the throne, the 1830s to 1850s, are also known in jewellery history as the "Romantic Period" - in keeping with the often sentimental nature of the pieces that were current during this time. This ring is a perfect example of this, as it combines several romantic symbols. At the center of the ring is a blossom of natural pearls and red gemstones. White pearls have been associated with bridal love, purity and innocence since the Middle Ages and were therefore also worn by Victorian brides. Red gemstones, especially rubies, were also associated with love. In addition to natural rubies, some natural red spinels are set into the edge of the flower in the ring. These gemstones look deceptively similar to each other, and in the past it was not always possible to distinguish between them. They are indistinguishable to the naked eye and when set. The elegant ring shoulders end in rose motifs, the universal symbol of romantic love. And beneath the exquisitely set blossom, we find further proof of its symbolic content: there is a medallion compartment with an inlay of hair, presumably the hair of the lover who once adored the ring to his beloved. The ring is therefore a wonderful example of how skillfully our ancestors combined pieces of jewelry with motifs and associations: it tells a love story in a very small space. Judging by its design and lavish beading, this well-preserved piece of jewelry was probably made in Great Britain. Rings of this design were also worn in Germany around 1840 in a slightly different version, see for example Brigitte Marquardt: Schmuckerei. Classicism and Biedermeier, 1780-1850, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Munich 1983, cat. No. 445.

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The Romantic Period

€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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