Classic Design

Antique Engagement Ring with Old European Cut Diamond in Gold, c. 1895


€ 1,290.00 *
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Antique Engagement Ring with Old European Cut Diamond in Gold, c. 1895
Antique Engagement Ring with Old European Cut Diamond in Gold, c. 1895
Description
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Today, a ring with a single, large diamond is considered the classic engagement ring. Here, the precious (and, according to legend, indestructible) stone stands for eternity - which is intended to emphasize the duration of the promise made with it. The New York jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany was also important for this connection. Tiffany first sold rings with diamond solitaires held by fine prongs in his mail-order catalog in 1886 and advertised them specifically as engagement gifts. In fact, however, the tradition of seeing a diamond ring as a symbolic piece of jewelry is far older. As early as 1477, it is said, Duchess Mary of Burgundy received a diamond ring as a promise of fidelity from her future husband Maximilian of Habsburg. We also see a classic engagement ring here. A diamond of approx. 0.42 ct in a typical late 19th century cut is held by an airy chaton shaped like a little crown. A simple band of warm gold turns the diamond solitaire into a ring. The ring band tapers towards the shoulders so that the entire focus is on the precious gemstone. The ring was made in Germany in the last years of the 19th century and has survived very well to this day.
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Antique Engagement Ring with Old European Cut Diamond in Gold, c. 1895
Classic Design
€ 1,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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