Product Description
Antique Etruscan Revival Star Sapphire Ring
£2,490
Heritagem presents:
This unique ring is from the early 19th century, circa 1830. It is from the Etruscan revival period. The Etruscans are known for their millegrain and filigree gold technics. This ring is fully made in 16kt yellow gold (tested) and it is adorned with a star sapphire. The star is revealed under incandescent light. The shoulders are set with cabochon cut ruby and pink quartz. There is a very small lack of gold under a prong however the ring is in very good antique condition for this period. According to the former owner the ring belonged to the famous French actress Suzanne Charpentier from the Thirties, also known as Annabella.
This ring can be resized if needed (don’t hesitate to enquire).
All our items comes with either a gemmological report or a jewellery report with circa and all useful information.
Description
Weight: 9.15gr
Metal: 16kt yellow gold
Stones: Star Sapphire
• Cut: Cabochon
• Dimensions: 11.27mm by 9.38mm
Others: 1 Ruby and 1 Pink Quartz
• Cut: Cabochon
Condition: Very Good (Wear consistent with age and use)
Dimensions: Height: 29.45mm / 1.15in
Length: 25.93mm/ 1.02in
Width: 15.43mm / 0.60in
Ring size: 53 / 6 ½ N
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This outstanding ring is a real testimony of the early 19th century. We call this kind of ring a Fede ring or a Gimmel ring. Fede for faith, trust and fidelity and Gimmel for gemmelus : twins. This one is composed of 3 bands ring : 2 hands are concealing a heart. How ravishing is this ! According to the Lang Antique University, the first fede rings appeared during the Middle Age in France. They became very popular during the Renaissance all over Europe. They were given as a proof of fidelity, love and betrothal. We can see similar rings at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and at the British Museum. These lovely rings are real treasures !
This one weighs 5,2gr and it measures24,12 (0,94) x 19,90 (0,78) x 8,11(0,31). It sizes 52 / 6. This ring was perfectly well handcrafted and it is in very good antique condition. It was made at the very beginning of the 19th century. It is marked 750 on one of the band for 18kt gold.
All our items come with either a gemological report or a jewellery report with circa and all useful information.