A masterpiece of early 18th-century Rococo elegance, this enchanting ring features a crowned heart motif, formed by a large, pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its centre. Each diamond, set on foil-backed silver, shimmers with a lustre evocative of theera's opulence. Crafted in 14K pink gold, its intricate design reflects the ornate beauty and playful spirit of the Rococo period, a true testament to artistry. Bearing a Dutch hallmark, it invites admiration as a rare and exquisite symbol of love andloyalty, resonating deeply with the heritage of a bygone era.
Antique jewelry object group ring
Condition very good condition more info on our condition scale
Country of origin Although it bears no discernible control marks indicating its origin, there is a Dutch hallmark present, typically used for older items submitted for re-assessment. This does not guarantee it was actually made in the Netherlands. However, the 14K goldcontent could serve as an indicator, as this is a hallmark characteristic of Dutch craftsmanship, though it remains an uncertain attribution.
Style Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. Rococo rooms were designed as totalworks of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the Neoclassic style. In 1835 the Dictionary of the French Academystated that the word Rococo "usually covers the kind of ornament, style and design associated with Louis XV's reign and the beginning of that of Louis XVI". It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century inFrance. See also: Rococo more info on styles
Style specifics Rococo is a style of decoration that followed, c.1730, the baroque style in France (where it was also called rocaille), the principal features of which are asymmetry of ornament and a repertoire consisting to a considerable extent of rockwork, shells,flowers, foliage, and scrollwork. It was developed in France under Louis XV, 1715-74, and spread to Italy, Germany, and Austria and to a lesser extent to England.
Period ca. 1730 Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration Love and romance
Theme A crowned heart - In jewellery, a crowned heart symbol often represents love, loyalty, and fidelity.
Material 14K pink gold and details in silver (touchstone tested) more info on precious metals
Technique The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.
Diamonds Onelarge and seven smaller rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.
Birthstones Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. more info on birthstones
Hallmarks A Dutch hallmark representing the letter "i" (1852-1889) for articles that were already old or antique when given to be checked by the essay officed or antique when given to be checked by the essay office (used from 1852 till 1889). more info on hallmarks
Dimensions band width top of ring 1,42 cm (0,56 inch) see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.
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•"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist
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