Classic Vintage Diamond & Emerald Cluster Ring, c. 1970

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Classic Vintage Diamond & Emerald Cluster Ring, c. 1970

€ 12,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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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 entourage ring has enriched the history of jewellery for centuries. The term derives from the French word for “accompaniment” or “entourage” and describes the way a halo of gemstones surrounds a larger centre stone. Such floral-like arrangements have been known since the early modern period. Entourage rings from the second half of the 20th century are usually characterised by a slightly elevated centre stone, which draws even more attention to it. In addition, all the gemstones are typically held by a metal framework of fine prongs, allowing the precious stones to catch and reflect maximum light. The stone presented here in this classic style is a natural emerald weighing just under two and a half carats. Its luminous green is encircled by a halo of high-quality brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 2.50 ct. In the centre of the wonderfully green stone, one can observe inclusions unique to natural stones, poetically referred to as a “Jardin” or “garden” in emeralds. This small garden of crystalline structures reveals itself under close inspection of the smooth, polished table of the gemstone, evoking the rainforests of South America — the continent renowned for its rich emerald deposits. This emerald is also from Brazil. The entourage ring is a piece that should be included in any collection of selected vintage jewellery. With its vividly coloured centre stone and its beautifully sized diamonds, it is a statement piece that brings joy. We discovered this exquisite ring in Cologne.

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The emerald is one of the most valuable gemstones and has always been highly valued in many cultures. The ancient Egyptians recognized the healing powers of the emerald early on, especially its effect on the eyes. Pliny the Elder wrote about it in 77 AD: "When the eyes are weakened, they are strengthened again by looking at the emerald. The soft green of the stone dispels languor". Nero, for example, is said to have worn an emerald as a monocle to strengthen his eyes and Cleopatra is also said to have enhanced her beauty and youth by wearing emeralds.

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€ 12,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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