Large Retro Style Rose Gold Ring with a Mediterranean Coral, c. 1930

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Large Retro Style Rose Gold Ring with a Mediterranean Coral, c. 1930

€ 890.00 ^*

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Description

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Coral jewellery has a centuries-old tradition. Even the ancient Romans adorned themselves with intricately carved pieces made from deep-red Mediterranean coral, which could be harvested in abundance off the coast of Naples. It’s no wonder, then, that a highly specialized tradition of craftsmanship emerged right at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, whose masters continue to transform the treasures of the sea into artistic creations to this day. This ring features a piece of Mediterranean coral set in an intricately crafted red gold setting. Sculptural curves and leaf motifs speak the language of late Art Deco, a style that often took on downright expressionist traits in Germany. The interplay of light and shadow on the ring and between the elements of the setting is beautiful: as a result, the large ring does not appear heavy, but rather light and summery. The coral, in an intense salmon red, is cut into an oval cabochon and remains striking to wear even today. The ring found its way to us from the Baden region.

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Coral craftsmanship experienced a true heyday in the 19th century. During those years, large numbers of travelers from all over Europe visited Naples, the archaeological sites at Pompeii and Herculaneum, the island of Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Coral jewellery was a popular souvenir purchased locally, but Mediterranean coral was also imported, crafted, and traded by jewelers in major European cities. In 1851, for example, the booth of London jeweler Robert Phillips at the Great Exhibition in London caused a sensation with a spectacularly large selection of Italian coral, much of which was later acquired by what is now the Victoria & Albert Museum.

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€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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