Antique allure: a sapphire engagement ring from the 1840s
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This early Victorian-era engagement ring, dating from around 1840, is a romantic symbol of the era's love for ornate and meaningful creations. Exquisitely crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, it is adorned with thirty old-cut brilliant diamonds encircling a dazzling blue sapphire. Its intricate artistry and the striking contrast between the vibrant sapphire and the sparkling diamonds embody the Victorian era's romantic love of opulence and emotion. This ring is not just a piece of jewelry, but a precious heirloom that has passed through the ages, lovingly handed down from generation to generation, symbolizing eternal love and the timeless beauty of commitment.
Antique jewelry object group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
very good condition
- (more info on our condition scale)
Country of origin:
unknown
Style:
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts from the Victorian era. This era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historical styles, as well as the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is widely seen as having shown a regrettable excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the Aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins at the end of the Victorian era.
- See also: Victorian or more information on styles
Style specifics:
The Romantic Victorian period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as the Victorian era (1837 - 1901), into three periods of about twenty years each: the Romantic Victorian period (1837 - 1860), the Grand Victorian period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian period (1880 - 1901).
We consider this period to belong to the Romantic Victorian period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, her marriage to King Albert, their love and devotion to their marriage and country, which were sources of inspiration. Jewelry from this period is made with intricate carvings, special techniques where enamel is subtly worked. These techniques made it possible to give the jewelry a certain opulence with less precious metal. Precious metals were very rare at that time. The most prized (semi-)precious stones of the period were amethyst, coral, garnet, cultured pearls, and turquoise. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic, and romantic, with motifs reminiscent of the Gothic and/or Renaissance style, and an abundant use of motifs such as anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts, and snakes.
Period:
circa 1840
- (events and facts of the time, poetry of the time, fashion of the time)
Material:
18-carat yellow gold (tested with touchstone)
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Diamond(s):
30 old brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.90 ct. (color and clarity: G/I, vvs/i).
- All diamond weights, color grades, and clarity are approximate as the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
- All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC laboratory (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) to determine if they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Gemstones:
A vivid blue sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 1.00 ct.
- All colored stone weights are approximate as the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
It is very common for gemstones to be treated to enhance their clarity or color. This item has not been tested in this regard.
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire is for September.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
ring height 0.98 cm (0.39 inch) x 1.95 cm (0.77 inch) - See photo with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
3.80 grams (2.44 dwt)
Continental EU ring size:
59 and 18¾,
USA size:
8¾,
UK size:
R
Resizing:
free resizing (only for extreme resizing do we need to charge).
- (more information about ring sizes)
Adin
Référence 58 Facettes : 9807047819593
SKU : 21097-0172
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