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Antique Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds, c. 1890


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Antique Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds, c. 1890
Antique Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds, c. 1890
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
The special fascination of historical diamonds is their individual character. No two stones are the same: Colour, proportion and brilliance are different for every stone. Created at a time when diamonds were not yet cut to shape on a piecework basis, it was the cutter's task to determine the optimum dimensions for each diamond. This ring brings us closer to fifteen such diamonds with individuality and history. These are old-cut stones, also known as "Old European Cut"diamonds. Their shape is a little closer to the rough crystal of the diamond than modern brilliant cuts, with somewhat stronger proportions. Their brilliance is therefore a little softer than that of modern stones - in keeping with the more intimately lit rooms of their time, which were illuminated by gas lamps. The diamonds were combined around 1890 to create this ring in the classic shuttle shape. The diamonds are set in silver and embedded á jour in the precious metal. The settings are open at the back to give them the space they need to sparkle. The ring itself is made from high-carat yellow gold. The goldsmith's work is designed to be rather flat so that the ring is comfortable to wear. The diamonds are The ring came to us from Stuttgart. It is in first-class condition and impresses with its magnificent setting.
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Antique Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds, c. 1890
With Magnificent Freight
€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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