Victorian elegance: a diamond engagement ring, circa 1900
A magnificent example of late Victorian art, this engagement ring, dating from around 1900, reflects the era's taste for ornamentation. Of Belgian origin, it features two tones of precious metal: dominant 18-carat yellow gold, harmonizing with touches of white gold or platinum. The ring is adorned with two old-cut brilliant diamonds, totaling around 0.45 ct, complemented by 38 rose-cut and senaille diamonds, adding a subtle sparkle reminiscent of the era's elegance. Its design embodies the various influences of the Victorian period, from Oriental exoticism to the beginnings of Art Nouveau. This piece represents not only a romantic commitment, but also a rich historical testimony, an timeless treasure for any collection.
Antique jewelry group:
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition:
very good condition
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Country of origin:
Although it bears no readable hallmark, we believe it to be of Belgian origin.
Style:
Late Victorian era – Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts of the Victorian period. This era is known for its eclectic revival and reinterpretation of historical styles, as well as for the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration.
Victorian design is widely regarded as having shown a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the Aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins in the late Victorian era.
- See also: late Victorian era or more information about the styles
Period:
circa 1900
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Material:
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18-carat yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum.
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Additional information:
Engagement rings were used in Roman times, but their return to the West only took place in the 13th century. The first documented use of a diamond ring to symbolize engagement was by Archduke Maximilian of Austria at the Imperial Court of Vienna in 1477, upon his engagement to Mary of Burgundy.
Before the 20th century, other types of engagement gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the future bride often received a thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly widespread among religious groups that rejected jewelry. Engagement rings only became the norm in the West at the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings only became widespread in the 1930s. Today, 80% of women are offered a diamond ring for their engagement. (Source: Wikipedia)
Diamond(s):
Two old brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.45 ct. (color and clarity: H/K, i).
38 rose-cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose-cut diamond, a small diamond chip sometimes with a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose-cut diamonds or the senailles, unlike what is common in our profession.
- All diamond weights, color shades, and clarity are approximate as the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or birth month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
ring top 1.84 cm (0.72 inch) x 1.55 cm (0.61 inch)
Weight:
5.00 grams (3.21 dwt)
Continental ring size:
52 and 16½,
US size
6,
UK size:
L
Resizing:
free resizing (only for extreme resizing do we have to charge).
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9806888501577
SKU : 18085-0030
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