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Art NouveauBurmesesapphire and diamond ring. Set with one central oval cabochonnatural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in a closed backrubovercollet setting with an approximate weight of 10.00 carats, surrounded by openwork scrolling elements, and set to top and on one side with two silver fan forms set with ten round rose cutdiamonds in open backgrain settings with an approximate total weight of 0.10 carats, supported by a conforming finger gallery with pierced backholing and elegantly flanked by scrolling shoulders and on a tapered D-shapeshank. Tested yellow gold with silver settings, English, circa 1900, accompanied by Gubelin Gem Lab report #20060102.
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Rings are one of the most powerful and evocative pieces of jewellery. In its most rudimentary form, a ring is a simple band, composed of any material from bone, wood, glass to precious metal, which encircles the finger.
Rings are worn not just for personal adornment and displaying wealth and status, but also for a number of symbolic reasons including a statement of love, religious and superstitious belief, providing proof of identity and also marking births and deaths.
Finger rings trace their origin back the ancient world and each civilisation created specific styles which incorporated motifs and designs particular to their cultural identity. For example the ancient Egyptians wore signet rings often in the form of a scarab beetle or the sun which were motifs important to their society; also rough gemstones such as rock crystal and amethyst were carved and pierced through with gold wire and rotated around a hoop.
Rings are often seen as a symbol of love, with the never-ending circle denoting the infinity of sentiment. This concept was first invented by the ancient Greeks; it was however during the Roman period, that rings were formally introduced as part of the marriage ceremony.
Berganza’s collection of ancient, antique and vintage rings encompass a profusion of varied designs, from complicated ornate rings through to simple dainty rings, every single one unique and hand crafted.
Art Nouveau Burmese sapphire diamond ring, circa 1900.
Art Nouveau Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set with one central oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in a closed back rubover collet setting with an approximate weight of 10.00 carats, surrounded by openwork scrolling elements, and set to top and on one side with two silver fan forms set with ten round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate total weight of 0.10 carats, supported by a conforming finger gallery with pierced backholing and elegantly flanked by scrolling shoulders and on a tapered D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold with silver settings, English, circa 1900, accompanied by Gubelin Gem Lab report #20060102.