By the Beautiful Blue Moskva

Rare Antique Ring with Fancy Old Cut Diamonds in Enamelled Gold, Moscow 1860

€ 7,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Rare Antique Ring with Fancy Old Cut Diamonds in Enamelled Gold, Moscow 1860

Description

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Rich, midnight blue enamel on bright gold, and large, sparkling diamonds are combined here to create a magnificent ring, the design and materials of which indicate that it was created in the mid-19th century, as confirmed by the hallmarks on the outside of the ring band: The ring was presented to the local assay office in Moscow in 1860. What makes the ring special are its large diamonds, which weigh just over two carats in total: the ring was created a few years before the discovery of the large diamond deposits in South Africa, the rich deposits of which were the prerequisite for the flourishing diamond jewellery production of the late 19th century. Before that, jewellery with diamonds was much rarer, as it was far more precious, and remained the privilege of a few. This ring will also have been made for a lady from Moscow's highest social circles. It would not be surprising if she had danced at the same balls and attended the same opera performances as the Romanovs. The three diamonds are shaped in the so-called "Old Mine Cut", whose name alludes to the fact that they were cut before the South African mines were discovered. They have a cushion shape and a high table, which is even closer to the natural shape of the rough diamond than today's round shape of the brilliant: Because diamonds were still so rare, people wanted to sacrifice as little substance as possible to the cut. Another typical feature of old diamonds is their pale yellow color, which together with the gold and dark blue enamel creates a wonderful effect - like candlelight captured in the stone. A rare and strikingly beautiful piece that is pleasantly heavy to wear.

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By the Beautiful Blue Moskva

€ 7,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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