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Antique Ring With Natural Pearls & Diamonds in Gold, London Circa 1900

€ 980.00 ^*

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Antique Ring With Natural Pearls & Diamonds in Gold, London Circa 1900

Description

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

"The beauty conferred on pearls is worthy of thousands of bold divers, coastal inhabitants of the Persian Gulf, of the daring pearl fishermen of Ceylon and Japan, who do not fear the horrors and dangers of the deep, do not shy away from encounters with sharks and sawfish, do not fear the deadly embrace of polyps, in order to bring the pearl oyster lying on the gloomy sea bottom to the bright light of the sun. But not every one of these shells rewards the effort and discomfort of its predator, and hundreds deceive the hopeful expectation of delicious contents. If, however, one is found that contains the longed-for treasure, it is not uncommon for it to give the lucky finder many pearls of different sizes. Manifold in shape, in colors ranging from the deepest black to dazzling white, often yellowish, more rarely shimmering in pink, lovely due to its glittering enamel, the pearl has managed to gain a place next to the colorful diamond in its appreciation." With these words, the magazine Der Bazar described the hardships and dangers of pearl fishing in 1888. The passage vividly illustrates why pearls were so precious in those years - because the invention of the cultured pearl and thus the secure, risk-free harvest of the precious gem was still in the future. Accordingly, fine natural pearls were often not just framing accessories, but were chosen to be the protagonists of precious jewels. As with diamonds, the value of a pearl increased exponentially with its size. Three natural pearls, each with its own unique lustre and silver-grey colour, are strung along the band of a ring. The pearls have a slightly irregular shape, which is known as baroque in the trade. Six small old European cut diamonds accompany the pearls and lead over to the stable shank made of high-carat gold. Rings like this were very fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th century, especially in Great Britain. People usually wore several of them on one hand, combining colors and materials to suit their taste. It is therefore not surprising that the ring was made in London, as evidenced by its hallmark.

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€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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