The treasures of Persia

Victorian red gold ring with Persian turquoises, circa 1900

€ 1,190.00 ^*

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Victorian red gold ring with Persian turquoises, circa 1900

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The beauty of exotic gemstones plays an extraordinary role in the motifs of jewelry. Work with Persian turquoise in particular has always been extremely popular, as the mineral was charged with meaning due to its color. It reminded the citizens of the 19th century of the flowers of a forget-me-not, which is why turquoise itself took on this eloquent meaning in the language of jewelry. But the history of the stone's name is also interesting. The ancient Greek "καλάϊνος", "Kalláïnos" (iridescent blue and green) can be assumed with relative certainty as the early name (from Pliny, Naturalis historia). From around the beginning of the 13th century, the French term "turquoise" appeared, which changed to "pierre turquoise" from the early 15th century and means "Turkish stone". However, this neologism is based on a misunderstanding, as turquoise was only imported into Turkey from what is now Iran and traded there. The present ring, which we discovered in London and which was most probably also created in England in the years around 1900, sets Persian turquoise in a central position and embeds it in gold. The sky-blue gemstones have been lined up along the ring band, making the ring a classic "five-stone ring", which was widespread in late Victorian England. The warm glow of the rose gold from which the ring is made complements the colorfulness of the design wonderfully.

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The treasures of Persia

€ 1,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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