VICTORIAN 1850 Cocktail Ring In 15Kt Gold With Turquoise And Rose Cut Diamonds
Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star ring.
Exceptionally beautiful cocktail ring, created in England during the early Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1850. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 15 karats with an exceptional craftsmanship showing intricate geometric patterns of Etruscan revival motifs. The ring is embellished with fifty-four natural earth mined gemstones such: rose cuts diamonds and Persian turquoises. The bright blue were favored color to show love to a lady in a discreet way. Turquoise color, being the color of "love", was an indispensable attribute for any wedding in ancient periods. A well-known belief says that the turquoise color in a ring that a man receives from his beloved is always light blue.
Diamonds: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 21 calibrated rose cuts diamonds, 2.25 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI clarity.
Turquoises: Mount in channel settings, with 33 calibre cut of natural Persian blue turquoises with an estimate weight of 4.95 carats,
Birthstone: Turquoises for the month of December
Weight: 13.6 Grams, (8.72 Dwt).
Size: 7 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: The diameter is 26 mm (1.02 Inches) and raise 12 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Unmarked, electronically tested for 15 karats gold (.624/.999 Au).
The Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
History Of Revival Jewelry
Between the 1820 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsmen of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this piece. The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 54 gemstones are secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R061624MOTA/.2549
