The Great Wave Off Kanagawa

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Silver & Gold, circa 1905


€ 1,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Silver & Gold, circa 1905
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Silver & Gold, circa 1905
Description
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This ring reminded us of 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa', the famous woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai. And indeed, this association is not far-fetched, as the Japanese woodblock prints of the Edo period were a major inspiration for the Art Nouveau artists of the years around 1900 and even before that for the Impressionists. Japan had only recently opened its doors - after centuries of strict isolation - and its woodblock prints were eagerly received in Europe. The lines and colours of these prints were elegantly simplified in ways entirely different to what was known in Europe. In 1910, Boucheron even created a diamond tiara modeled on Hokusai's Great Wave. In a small format, this wave also seems to have been captured here. The colours are also reminiscent of the large wave depicted in shades of blue and white. Dynamic, diamond-set curves hold three blue sapphires in their center, which are set with small prongs. The diamond settings are made of silver, while the ring band and the claws of the sapphires are made of gold. We discovered this beautiful ring in London.
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Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Silver & Gold, circa 1905
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa
€ 1,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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