Unusual Gold Ring with Carved Carnelian & Pearls, USA, c. 1930

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Unusual Gold Ring with Carved Carnelian & Pearls, USA, c. 1930

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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!

Fashion changed in the years around 1930. While the designs had previously been mostly filigree and white, cool and shiny in platinum and diamonds, the fashion now shifted towards yellow-gold, more expansive pieces. In English-speaking countries, a more precise distinction is made here between "Art Déco" (the ethereal, white pieces of jewellery of the first phase) and so-called "Retro Jewellery", i.e. the sculptural designs of the period from 1930 onwards. At the same time, the designs often became more representational, warmer and often also breathed a hint of nostalgic romanticism. This ring shows this development particularly well. A high cabochon of red carnelian is the centerpiece of the ring. The stone engraved all around shows peonies in full bloom, densely packed with fragrance. A wreath of loosely arranged seed pearls, mounted so that they can be moved, surrounds the blossoming stone. Another flower with foliage in white and yellow gold accompanies the pearls on one side of the ring face. Carved gemstones had been set into wonderful pieces of jewellery by Parisian jewelry houses in the 1920s. These were often antique stones from India, which the Maharajas brought back to Europe to have them re-set here according to the latest fashion. The fashion for these exceptional jewels then spread to the United States, as this ring proves. It was made in the USA, as the hallmark on the ring band proves. The carnelian probably comes from China or Taiwan, where similar stones are still engraved today; it was certainly set in the USA: a catalog published around 1927 by the jeweller Kind & Sons from Philadelphia shows a very similar ring under no. 7836. It also helps to date this ring. The next wearer of the ring may also be charming and beautiful - perhaps you can think of someone!

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In China, peonies are a symbol of spring, wealth and happiness. They are called "Shaoyao" there, which translates as "charming and beautiful". The famous Empress Wu described them as the "ornament of the empire" back in the early Middle Ages.

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€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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