Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist
Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair by Unknown artist

Gold antique ring with hidden space and woven hair 1850

Unknown artist

Gold
€ 1.750

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group: ring

    Condition: excellent condition
      -  (more info on our condition scale)

    Country of origin:Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

    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: Victorianor more info on styles

    Style specifics: The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 -1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

    We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are thesources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. Asprecious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/orRenaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

    Period: ca. 1850
      -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

    Source of inspiration: Romanticism

    Material: 18K yellow gold
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    Extra information: Hair jewelry - Between the mid 18th century (circa 1750) and about 1870, it was possible for a woman to sell her hair on special markets. The hair was bought by hair dealers who supplied it to special hair craftsmen. At a certain moment this typet ofjewelry became such a fashion, that wealthy women started haircraft as a hobby. In fashion magazines of that time, you could find complete descriptions of the way to turn hair into little pieces of art.

    Hidden symbolism - Many pieces of jewelry from the 19th century and before are characterized by the use of symbolism. Sometimes this symbolism is obvious but many a time it is hidden. Hidden in shapes, themes, ornaments and/or use of stones. We are notsure but we think that these earrings have some hidden symbolism too. The belt and the screw could point at "attachment" and the use of the blueish/greenish turquoise often refers to the flower "forget-me-not". So maybe we have some Victorian"love-message" earrings here?

    Hallmarks: No trace.
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    Dimensions: width 0,53 cm (0,21 inch)

    Weight: 3,30 gram (2,12 dwt)

    Ring size Continental: 55 & 17½ , Size US 7¼ , Size UK: O

    Resizing: This ring cannot be resized because of the way it is made.
      -  (more info on ring sizes)

    Reference Nº: 18058-0235

    Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

    Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.

    As well you can find the following description:

    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

    •“Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision

    •“Circle of ….” In their opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil

    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“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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