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Victorian Ring with Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Dated 1887


€ 690.00 *
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Victorian Ring with Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Dated 1887
Victorian Ring with Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Dated 1887
Description
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In the 1870s, a new way of setting gemstones emerged in Great Britain. It was called "gypsy setting" (today: flush setting) and was characterized by the fact that it did not require prongs or frames. Instead, the stones or pearls were recessed so that they lay flat with the precious metal. The goldsmith then carved small star-shaped channels around the stone to form small grains from the resulting chips, which formed the actual setting. As the resulting setting could not get caught anywhere - on skirts, scarves or stockings - it was particularly easy and comfortable to wear, making it very fashionable. This antique ring is a wonderful example of this type. It is made of reddish gold in which a ruby of intense color and two white diamonds have been set. The gemstones sit in star-shaped and diamond-shaped recessed settings and form a harmonious composition together with the warm gold tone. The choice of gemstones was probably not only based on aesthetic considerations, but also on their symbolic meaning: the red ruby stands for love, while diamonds embody eternity. This ring therefore carries a romantic message - and is still an excellent gift for love today. So it's no wonder that it was once given as a gift of love! An engraving on the inside records the date: June 22, 1887 - was it the day of the engagement? This stylish ring with a history came to us from the south of England.
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Victorian Ring with Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Dated 1887
In June
€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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