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Antique "Marquise" Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold & Silver, Birmingham Circa 1890


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Antique "Marquise" Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold & Silver, Birmingham Circa 1890
Antique "Marquise" Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold & Silver, Birmingham Circa 1890
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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!
Whether marquise, navette or boat ring - all of these designations refer to the characteristic pointed oval shape, which this ring also has. But why "marquise" in particular? The story goes that the name for this shape first appeared in the Rococo period. Louis XV is said to have commissioned a gemstone cutter to invent a cut that reminded him of the smile of his mistress, the beautiful and influential Marquise de Pompadour. Based on the shape of the gemstones cut in this way, a special type of ring was developed. This ring follows this type. The ring face is set with just over half a carat of old-cut diamonds, which are placed close together. The focal point is a pink-red natural ruby, the colour of which harmonizes with the warm gold of the ring band. The stone most likely originates from Thailand. As its hallmark shows, the ring was made in England and was presented to the Birmingham hall of inspection - but it would also have been a welcome accessory in other countries of the western world, as an almost international fashion united the haute society of the Belle Époque.
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Antique "Marquise" Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold & Silver, Birmingham Circa 1890
Your lips dearest kiss
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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