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Elegant Marquise Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Germany Circa 1900


€ 1,390.00 *
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Elegant Marquise Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Germany Circa 1900
Elegant Marquise Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Germany Circa 1900
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Whether marquise, navette or shuttle ring - all these designations refer to a characteristic, pointed oval ring shape - a shape that the present ring also has. Popularly worn as early as the 19th century, it lasted until the Art Deco years. But why "marquise"? Supposedly, so the story goes, the name for this shape appeared as early as the Rococo period. Louis XV is said to have commissioned a gem cutter to invent a cut that reminded him of the smile of his mistress, the equally beautiful and influential Marquise de Pompadour. At the center of this ring is a red luminous ruby, which, like the origin of the shape, has a romantic connotation. Because not only today, already in the 19th century people saw in this gemstone a reference to love. "Rubies are particularly suitable for young lovers [...] In general, it is considered the symbol of the most passionate and ardent love," wrote the ladies' journal Bazar in November 1886. Here, the red gemstone is surrounded by sixteen old-cut diamonds of about 0.55 ct together, which further enhance its color. The ring was made around 1900, when such rings were booming. It is excellently preserved and equally wearable collector's item and love gift with rich references to the history of jewellery.
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Elegant Marquise Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In Gold, Germany Circa 1900
Jewellery romance
€ 1,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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