Sugar Loaf

Delicate Antique Gold Ring with "Sugar Loaf" Amethyst, circa 1850 & Later

€ 498.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Delicate Antique Gold Ring with "Sugar Loaf" Amethyst, circa 1850 & Later

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 center of this ring glows in deep violet. We see an amethyst in the so-called "sugarloaf cut". The stone has a round basic shape and is cut into a pointed cabochon that is actually reminiscent of a sugar loaf. The ring is made of yellow gold and decorated with fine engravings on the front. The ring is a work from the middle of the 19th century. It is made from beaten sheet gold and was then filled with resin. This technique, also known as "foam gold", was widespread at the time and made it possible to create impressive pieces of jewelry even with little gold. Unfortunately, once completed, the ring created in this way can no longer be adjusted in size. The custom of setting amethysts in rings goes back many centuries. As early as 1729, Der aufrichtige Jubelier states: "Amethist. It is often only worn set in rings, and is generally considered good against drunkenness and melancholy: although this virtue is disputed by many, it cannot be without special qualities." Whether this effect really applies remains to be seen. However, the unmistakable color of the amethyst, which is particularly well accentuated by the unusual cut, is still enchanting today. When we discovered this ring without its original center stone, we therefore decided to have an amethyst set in it. Our gemstone cutter cut the amethyst to fit the ring and we then had the stone set into the ring. We think new and old go well together. And perhaps it really does protect against drunkenness and melancholy?

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Sugar Loaf

€ 498.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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