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Large Vintage Emerald Ring With Diamonds In White Gold, Circa 1970

€ 6,980.00 ^*

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Large Vintage Emerald Ring With Diamonds In White Gold, Circa 1970

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 ring here is a special eye-catcher. Because the large, bright green emerald in its center is shaped in a cabochon cut and is enthroned as a true gemstone high above the finger. The emerald is slightly irregularly shaped. The cutter has obviously oriented himself entirely on the natural shape of the crystal. But it is this high, physical shape of the stone that allows its colour and light to work so wonderfully. The emerald, weighing about 18.70 carats, is interspersed with fine, natural growth lines and very few inclusions. Their interaction, the so-called "jardin", reflects the light in the stone and gives it a soft shimmer. It is a warm green that seems to live in and push out of the emerald. The emerald is set in white gold and surrounded by a wreath of sparkling diamonds. A total of 0.96 ct of brilliant cut diamonds are gathered to give the emerald a dignified setting - and lift it high above the finger. The adjoining ring band is strong but simply shaped to hold the large emerald securely. We have had an independent appraisal done on the qualities of the materials. It is enclosed with the ring.

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The name of the emerald probably comes from the Latin "Smaragdus", which in turn took this name from the Greek "Smaragdos". The emerald was first mined around 1300 BC in Egypt, which dominated the emerald trade in the Mediterranean region for a long time. Only with the conquest of South America by the Spaniards was their trading position broken, since there were also rich emerald deposits there. The emerald is one of the most valuable gemstones and has always had a very high value in many cultures. The ancient Egyptians recognized early the healing powers of emerald, but especially its effect on the eyes. Pliny the Elder wrote about it in 77 AD: "If the eyes are weakened, they are strengthened again by looking at the emerald. The gentle green of the stone drives away dullness". Nero, for example, is said to have worn an emerald as a monocle to strengthen his eyes, and it is also said of Cleopatra that she supported her beauty and youth by wearing emeralds.

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€ 6,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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