Victorian Elegance

Antique Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds, Birmingham, c. 1900


€ 890.00 *
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Antique Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds, Birmingham, c. 1900
Antique Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds, Birmingham, c. 1900
Description
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The gold band ring, in which alternating colored stones and diamonds were set side by side, is probably the quintessential late Victorian British piece of jewellery. Whether set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds or opals, at least one such ring belonged in every well-stocked jewelry box. The combination of gemstones could be based not only on purely aesthetic criteria, but also on symbolic ones. The combination of sapphire and diamond in particular had a romantic significance in the Victorian era, as the blue sapphire was seen as a sign of fidelity and the diamond as a guarantee of eternity and constancy. Queen Victoria also received a brooch in this gemstone combination from Prince Albert for her wedding and wore it on her wedding dress. This ring is a typical example of this type of ring. It presents three midnight blue sapphires with white diamonds and sets the gemstones in high-carat yellow gold. Floral engravings adorn the sides of the transverse ring face. According to the hallmark, the ring was presented for inspection in Birmingham. Unfortunately, the date letter and the maker's mark are illegible. Due to its characteristic design language, however, we have no doubt that it was created in the c. 1900s. We discovered the ring in London. It is in very good condition.
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Antique Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds, Birmingham, c. 1900
Victorian Elegance
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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