French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist
French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring by Unknown artist

French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring 1890

Unknown artist

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  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

    Condition
    very good condition
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    Country of origin
    France

    Style
    Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from themiddle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveaustyle have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
    See also: Victorian
    more info on styles

    Period
    ca. 1890
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Material
    18K pink gold (touchstone tested)
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    Extra information
    Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

    Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

    Diamonds
    13 old brilliant cut diamondswith an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity G/J, si/i
    All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
    All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

    Precious stones
    One natural sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ctheat treated. Natural sapphires are commonly enhanced by a thermal process. This is an accepted technique as long as it is mentioned by the seller.
    All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
    Birthstones
    Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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    Hallmarks
    The French control mark for 18K gold representing a horse's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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    Dimensions
    band width top of ring 0,73 cm (0,29 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    2,50 gram (1,61 dwt)

    Ring size Continental EU: 52 & 16½ , Size USA: 6 , Size UK: L

    Resizing
    Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
    more info on ring sizes

    Adin Reference Nº
    21340-0148

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    Adin, fine antique jewellery

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  • About the artist

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    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"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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