Lustrous Duo

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum on Gold, c. 1920


€ 1,690.00 *
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Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum on Gold, c. 1920
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum on Gold, c. 1920
Description
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“Which was the first precious stone that fascinated man? Possibly the pearl, in that its beauty was at once manifest when the mollusc was opened, for it needed neither to be cut nor polished, and its discovery was probably incidental to search for food.” – Francis Stopford, The Romance of the Jewel, London 1920. The pearl and the diamond were long of equal importance in the history of jewelry, because until the early 20th century, each pearl had to be dived for individually. The vast majority of oysters did not have pearls - mother-of-pearl buttons were then cut from their shells. But if an oyster contained a pearl, the joy was all the greater, as these were extremely valuable due to their rarity. Beautiful, large pearls in particular were real rarities. They were often chosen as the centerpiece of fine pieces of jewelry. This unusual ring combines two particularly beautiful examples of these marine treasures with diamonds in platinum. The pearls are slightly bouton-shaped so that they do not protrude too far beyond the ring face, but fit harmoniously into the row. Each of the natural saltwater pearls has its own shape, with a creamy luster and beautiful, slightly golden colouring. The ring was created around 1920 - shortly before the final popularization of the cultured pearl. We discovered it in Hanover.
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Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum on Gold, c. 1920
Lustrous Duo
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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