A Milestone

Historic Peruzzi Diamond with 2.01 ct Set in a Modern Gold Ring

€ 7,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Historic Peruzzi Diamond with 2.01 ct Set in a Modern Gold Ring

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

A milestone of gemstone cutting can be admired in this ring, which comes from the studio of our goldsmith. As a showpiece, the ring made of high karat gold and silver presents a historic diamond that marks the turning point in the history of diamond cutting. In ancient times, diamonds were prized primarily for their unparalleled hardness. As symbols of invincible strength, their beauty was secondary at best. In fact, early diamonds rarely if ever appear attractive to the modern eye. Medieval cutting techniques also did not allow for spectacular light reflections, and the widespread table cuts only brought out the brightness and color of the stones. All this changed in the graduated 17th century. The nobility of the Baroque period had a taste for sparkling gems that glittered in the light of candles. Therefore, in the middle of the century, gem cutters developed an early form of the brilliant cut, called the Mazarin cut after the influential Cardinal Jules Mazarin, characterized by a crown with 17 facets. By the end of the century, these diamonds were then replaced by a new shape, named the Peruzzi cut after its inventor. Vincenzo Peruzzi was a gem cutter from Venice, who increased the crown of the diamonds by additional facets to a total of 33 and thus increased the fire of the stones enormously. It is this early Peruzzi cut with 33 facets on the top that we see in the diamonds of our ring. Probably cut as early as the early 18th century, the diamond came to us unmounted at a stately 2.017 ct and its warm white natural color. We had it set in blackened silver to bring out the beauty of the jewel. A simple bar of rose gold picks up the warm color of the diamond and turns it into a ring. This has created a piece of jewelry that can be worn every day, with a rare and precious jewel at its center.

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A Milestone

€ 7,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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