Vintage Ring with Amethyst & Loupe-Clear Diamonds in Gold, c. 1970

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Vintage Ring with Amethyst & Loupe-Clear Diamonds in Gold, c. 1970

€ 1,690.00 ^*

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

Amethyst, agate, jasper, citrine and onyx - for chemists, all these gemstones are simply variations of quartz. But how diverse are the shapes and colors that nature gives us! Amethyst is the violet son of this family. Its name is derived from the Greek amethystos - "counteracting intoxication" - and reflects the ancient belief that its wearer was immune to the intoxicating effects of wine. We have not yet been able to confirm whether this is actually the case, despite having tried it ourselves. One thing is certain, however: its color is unique. The spectrum ranges from the most delicate shades of purple to a deep, rich violet. Even in antiquity and the Middle Ages, amethyst was used to cut artistic objects such as vases and drinking vessels, only a few of which have survived in museums today. Above all, however, it was - and still is - used for jewellery, much to the delight of all lovers of this stone. This ring from around 1970 is a particularly beautiful example of this gemstone. The expressive design in high-carat yellow gold holds an amethyst cut into an oval cabochon, the rich color of which is enchanting. The curved setting is also set with fourteen first-class diamonds, which together weigh around 0.40 ct and shine with very good color and flawless quality. The design language of the ring is modern, organic, expressive and extravagant - a design that reflects the taste of the 1970s in every respect. Solidly crafted as a statement piece for the little finger, it illustrates the joie de vivre and the preference of this era for striking shapes. The ring comes from the manufactory of Christian Bauer in Welzheim, Swabia, which is known for its exclusive designs and particularly carefully selected gemstones. This special piece of jewellery found its way to us here in Berlin.

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€ 1,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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