Victorian Gold Ring with Untreated Pink Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds, c. 1890

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Victorian Gold Ring with Untreated Pink Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds, c. 1890

€ 12,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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With its colonies spanning the globe, Britain was a great power in the 19th century, possessing not only political influence but also wealth. No other nation produced such precious jewellery during this period, and in such large numbers, as Britain. It is therefore not surprising that many jewels with large colored stones and richly set diamonds were created there, using imported gemstones from the mines of the colonies. Luxurious jewels were thus not only created for aristocrats, using stones provided by them, but were generally made for the stock and displays of fine jewellery stores, from which the upper middle classes also purchased. The present ring bears no hallmarks, but its shape and its fineness of around 15 ct, which is unusual for the continent, reveal that it must be an English ring from the late Victorian era. At the center of the design is a large pink sapphire. Like the ruby, the sapphire is also a variety of the mineral corundum - and all corundums with the exception of the red ruby are referred to as sapphires. In Victorian times, the pink variety usually came from British Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, and this origin is also obvious here. The stone is untreated; it has not been heated or treated to improve its color. Six old mine cut diamonds accompany the sapphire. The sides of the gold ring feature sculpted engravings that lend it a beautiful depth. Thanks to its compact shape with short, firmly attached prongs, the ring is also comfortable to wear in everyday life. The Victorian jewel came to us from Vienna. It comes with a laboratory certificate.

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€ 12,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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