-Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Victorian enameled celestial ring.
Beautiful celestial ring, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 1880. This gorgeous colorful ring has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 15 karats with an exceptional craftsmanship and embellished with applications of vivid royal blue enamel. It is accented by seven natural earth mined gemstones. Bright blue were favored color to show love to a lady in a discreet way. Being the color of "love", this was an indispensable attribute for any wedding in antique periods. A well-known belief says that the blue color in a ring that a man receives from his beloved is always blue.
Celestial Jewelry
Jewelry with celestial themes like moons, stars, constellations, and zodiacs invokes joy and magic, and are associated with love, luck, and protection. As with the Lunar New Year, the Lunar New Year has incorporated celestial elements like crescent moons, shooting stars, and constellations into its designs.
Rubies: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 6 round faceted cut red rubies, with 0.42 carats.
Diamond: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 European round cut diamond, 0.06 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Birthstone: Rubies for the month of July.
Weight: 9.30 Grams, (5.6 Dwt).
Size: 4.5 / 5 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: 21 mm by 16 mm (0.83 x 0.63 Inch) and raise 8 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.
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 gemstones are secured in their settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R030924XINM/.1788
