La Mondaine

Beautiful Belle Époque Emerald & Diamond Ring, c. 1900


€ 3,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Beautiful Belle Époque Emerald & Diamond Ring, c. 1900
Beautiful Belle Époque Emerald & Diamond Ring, c. 1900
Description
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For the worldly lady of the Belle Époque - the charming and always elegantly dressed Mondaine, who was well versed in the rules of etiquette - beautiful jewellery was an indispensable part of the wardrobe. Luxurious jewels, chosen to suit the season and the time of day, not only emphasized her elegance, but also communicated her exquisite taste and knowledge of current fashion. From the 1890s onwards, emeralds in particular were a coveted luxury. This was because the emerald was quite rare at the time, especially in larger stones. "There is no reduction in the prices of emeralds. They are simply 'eye-openers' and the despair of anxious buyers," was a report on the London gemstone market in 1898. And as late as 1904, the Journal of the Goldsmith's Art announced that "emeralds have recently become very rare and therefore immensely valuable". This ring also dates from this period. It showcases two intensely radiant emeralds from Colombia and a large, cushion-shaped old-cut diamond, framed by curved, diamond-set ring shoulders. Delicate knife wires make the gemstones appear to float. Fine prongs hold the stones in place. They are filed to a point by hand to make them appear even more inconspicuous. Gold sets the emeralds, while platinum lets the diamonds shine. This beautiful ring with its high-quality craftsmanship was already a luxurious jewel over a century ago - and its long history makes it even more so today. More recently, it was imported to France, where we were able to discover it.
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Beautiful Belle Époque Emerald & Diamond Ring, c. 1900
La Mondaine
€ 3,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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