Extravagant Cocktail Ring with Large Turquoise in Gold, c. 1950

Sky Blue Lucky Charm

Extravagant Cocktail Ring with Large Turquoise in Gold, c. 1950

€ 980.00 ^*

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Description

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Special powers have been attributed to turquoise since time immemorial. The ancient Egyptians, for example, carved small animal figures from the sky-blue stone, which were worn as lucky talismans. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that turquoise could prevent falls from horses and protect the wearer from poisons of all kinds. In the Baroque era, the gemstone was worn almost exclusively by men, and a high-quality turquoise was naturally part of a gentleman's wardrobe. What all eras have in common, however - and this is still true today - is that it is above all the special color of this mineral that captivates at first glance. This is also true of the turquoise in this ring: the turquoise is an intense blue-green with broad black veins. It appears as a large, elongated cabochon that can cover more than one entire phalanx. The turquoise is set in yellow gold in a simple and straightforward design. The cocktail ring, which was created in the 1950s, has a striking presence. And who knows? Maybe there is something to the old stories after all!

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The beauty of exotic gemstones plays an extraordinary role in the motifs of pieces of jewellery. Works with Persian turquoise in particular were extremely popular among the bourgeoisie of all times, as the mineral was charged with meaning due to its color. It reminded the citizens of the 19th century of the flowers of a forget-me-not, which is why turquoise itself took on this meaning in the language of jewelry. Diamonds, meanwhile, have always been the gemstones associated with immortality, which is probably why this beautiful ring was once a gift of love. But the history of the name of this stone is also interesting. The ancient Greek καλάϊνος Kalláïnos (iridescent blue and green) can be assumed with relative certainty as the early name (from Pliny, Naturalis historia). Around the beginning of the 13th century, the French term Turkoys appeared, which changed from the early 15th century to pierre turquoise, meaning "Turkish stone". However, this neologism is based on a misunderstanding, as turquoise was only imported into Turkey from what is now Iran and traded there.

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Sky Blue Lucky Charm

€ 980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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