Persian Treasures

Victorian Turquoise & Diamond Ring In Gold, Great Britain C. 1900


€ 1,490.00 *
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Victorian Turquoise & Diamond Ring In Gold, Great Britain C. 1900
Victorian Turquoise & Diamond Ring In Gold, Great Britain C. 1900
Description
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The beauty of exotic gemstones plays an extraordinary role in the motifs of pieces of jewellery. Works with Persian turquoise in particular have been extremely popular throughout the ages, 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 meaning in the language of jewelry. Diamonds, meanwhile, have always been the gemstones associated with immortality, which is probably why this beautiful ring was once a gift of love. But the history of the name of this stone 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). Around the beginning of the 13th century, the French term "Turkoys" appeared, which from the early 15th century changed to "pierre turquoise", meaning "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 ring that we discovered for you in London, which was created in England in the c. 1900s, sets three Persian turquoises centrally and embeds them in gold. Six rose-cut diamonds accompany the turquoises, further demonstrating the appreciation of this gemstone. Its old cut refracts the light more gently and softly than modern diamonds. The warm sheen of the high-carat gold from which the rest of the ring is made complements the colorfulness of the design wonderfully. According to the hallmark, the ring was created in Birmingham and came to us from London.
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Victorian Turquoise & Diamond Ring In Gold, Great Britain C. 1900
Persian Treasures
€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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