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Victorian Natural Pearl and Gold Ring, British, c. 1880


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Victorian Natural Pearl and Gold Ring, British, c. 1880
Victorian Natural Pearl and Gold Ring, British, c. 1880
Description
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Pearls have fascinated mankind since time immemorial and were already charged with meaning in ancient times. In Central Europe, they were regarded as the precious stones of Venus, the goddess of love, who, according to legend, was born from a shell like the pearl itself. One of the best-known depictions of this scene is Botticelli's famous painting "The Birth of Venus" in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. This antique ring also contains 25 fine pearls, genuine natural pearls that probably come from the waters of the Persian Gulf. Three larger specimens form a central row, surrounded by smaller pearls like a shimmering border. The oriental pearls are split and pavé-set. The ring is made from 18-karat gold and impresses with the delicate, melting lustre of its genuine pearls. The design and workmanship suggest a date of around 1880. The ring was created in England and we discovered it in London. It is still a wonderful gift for a loved one today.
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Natural pearls have always belonged in the art and curiosity chambers of Europe's rulers. The value of natural pearls compared to cultured pearls is obvious - as with natural gemstones, they are small natural wonders. In the years around 1900, the price of natural pearls was roughly the same as that of diamonds of the same size and pearls for a necklace were usually purchased individually for reasons of cost and collected until a strand was gathered. The magic that emanates from natural pearls can hardly be put into words, as each natural pearl is different from the next and has its own luster, structure and lustre. They are always wonderfully unique pieces of nature - which are almost impossible to find today.
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Victorian Natural Pearl and Gold Ring, British, c. 1880
Foam-born
€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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