Exquisite Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold, c. 1900

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Exquisite Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold, c. 1900

€ 3,690.00 ^*

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!

Like the ruby, the sapphire belongs to the corundum group. In mineralogy, all corundums with the exception of the red ruby are referred to as sapphires. In addition to the blue varieties, there are therefore also yellow, green, pink and orange sapphires. The pink to orange variety of the mineral known as "padparadscha" is particularly popular: these stones usually come from Sri Lanka or Madagascar. Their name is derived from the Sinhalese term for "lotus flower", the hue of which these stones are said to resemble. In this turn-of-the-century ring, such a padparadscha is set as the highlight of the composition. The stone, weighing 1.61 ct, is of a pink pastel shade. Delicate inclusions prove that it was formed in nature and at the same time that it was not heated to improve its color. It is cut in a rectangular shape with slightly convex sides and is accompanied by four old-cut diamonds. All stones are set in rose gold. The colour of the sapphire and the warm, polished gold combine to create a harmonious whole. The diamonds shine brightly, yet the gaze always returns to the softly shimmering center. It is a cheerful mood that this ring conveys, a colour palette as if in a salon of the Ancien Regime: the ring reminded us of the portraits of Madame de Pompadour by François Boucher. It conveys a carefree lightness, like a day in early summer. The design and workmanship of the ring are typical of turn-of-the-century jewellery from c. 1900, and the hallmarks on the ring lead us to believe that it was made in Germany.

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€ 3,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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