Vibrant Green

Unusual Early Victorian Gold Ring with Malachite, c. 1850


€ 498.00 *
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Unusual Early Victorian Gold Ring with Malachite, c. 1850
Unusual Early Victorian Gold Ring with Malachite, c. 1850
Description
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The name malachite is derived from the Greek word "malache" for mallow, as its color is reminiscent of the lush green of mallow leaves. It has fascinated people in all cultures since ancient times: the Greeks and Romans, the Egyptians, the Maya and the ancient Chinese. The Egyptians used malachite to make coveted amulets and scarabs, and in ground form it was used as a precious eye shadow and as a pigment in painting. According to tradition, it was also known as the "midwife's stone", as it was said to have the power to ease labor pains. In this delicate gold ring from around 1850, we encounter malachite in the form of a gently curved cabochon set in a rectangular box frame. Its natural veining with lighter and darker sections gives it a lively depth that captivates the eye time and time again. The ring band is artistically designed: Shell ornaments on the shoulders and small C-sweeps in the second rococo style adorn it with playful elegance. In this way, the mysterious stone is combined with the fine goldsmithing of its time. We found this unusual piece of jewellery from the late Biedermeier period in Vienna.
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Unusual Early Victorian Gold Ring with Malachite, c. 1850
Vibrant Green
€ 498.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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