Antique Ring with Three Old European Cut Diamonds, Germany c. 1890

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Antique Ring with Three Old European Cut Diamonds, Germany c. 1890

€ 1,490.00 ^*

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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!

In the 1870s, a new way of setting gemstones emerged in Great Britain. It was originally called "gypsy setting" (today mostly "flush mount setting") and was characterized by the fact that it did not require prongs or frames. Instead, the stones or pearls were recessed so that they lay flat with the gold. The goldsmith then cut small star-shaped channels around the stone to form small grains from the resulting chips, which formed the actual setting. As the resulting setting could not get stuck anywhere, it was particularly easy to wear and quickly became very fashionable. This ring is an example of such a ring from the end of the 19th century. Three sparkling old-cut diamonds are set in beautiful star settings in the upwardly widening band ring made of warm, shiny yellow gold. Their cut, the usual form of diamond cut in the late 19th century, gave the stone a little more individuality and was guided more than the modern brilliant by the initial shape of the crystal found. The three diamonds together weigh around 0.68 ct and are of good quality. Their color is rare white (G) - white (H), and they show only very small to small inclusions (VS to SI). Their brilliance is somewhat softer than that of modern stones. We discovered the ring here in Berlin. As its hallmark indicates that it was also made in Germany, this shows how quickly the new fashion spread throughout Europe.

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€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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