Ring - 18 kt. Rose gold, Silver Diamond (Natural) - Victorian, 1890
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Victorian-era ring (circa 1890) in 18 kt pink gold and silver, featuring 23 natural rose-cut diamonds, total weight 5.1 g, ring size EU 51 (US 5¾), unbranded, in very good condition with no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition
very good condition
more info on our condition scale
Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
- See also: Victorian
more info on styles
Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called 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 to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.
Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.
Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Material
18k pink gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
more info on precious metals
Extra information
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.
Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.
In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.
But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.
Diamonds
23 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by www.ijgc-worldwide.com for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
more info on birthstones
Hallmarks
No trace.
more info on hallmarks
Dimensions
length top of ring 2,27 cm (0,89 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight
5,10 gram (3,28 dwt)
Ring size Continental EU: 51 & 16¼ , Size USA: 5½ , Size UK: K½
Adin Reference Nº
21146-0157
- Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind.
- Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person.
- For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance.
- We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide.
- See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin
- Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.
Seller's Story
Adin shares with their collection of vintage and antique jewellery over 4 decades of expertise. On our provider page, you get the experience of exploring our boutique, located in the world diamond center Antwerp. Elkan Wijnberg, Adin’s founder and CEO, is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice and of both the British and American Society of Jewellery Historians.
Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)
Condition
very good condition
more info on our condition scale
Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
- See also: Victorian
more info on styles
Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called 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 to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.
Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.
Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Material
18k pink gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
more info on precious metals
Extra information
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.
Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.
In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.
But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.
Diamonds
23 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by www.ijgc-worldwide.com for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
more info on birthstones
Hallmarks
No trace.
more info on hallmarks
Dimensions
length top of ring 2,27 cm (0,89 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight
5,10 gram (3,28 dwt)
Ring size Continental EU: 51 & 16¼ , Size USA: 5½ , Size UK: K½
Adin Reference Nº
21146-0157
- Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind.
- Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person.
- For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance.
- We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide.
- See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin
- Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.
Seller's Story
Adin shares with their collection of vintage and antique jewellery over 4 decades of expertise. On our provider page, you get the experience of exploring our boutique, located in the world diamond center Antwerp. Elkan Wijnberg, Adin’s founder and CEO, is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice and of both the British and American Society of Jewellery Historians.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Diamond type of main stone
Natural
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Rose gold, Silver
Number of diamonds main stone
23
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Main stone
Diamond
Total weight
5.1 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Victorian, 1890
Cutting style of main stone
Rose cut
Ring size
51 (EU) / 11 (IT) / 5 ¾ (US)
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