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Description
Drop shape old minediamond and Colombianemerald ring. Set to the centre with a drop shape old mine diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity, with an approximate weight of 1.56 carats, flanked by two heart shape old cutMuzo mine Colombian naturalemeralds with no colour enhancement with an approximate combined weight of 0.80 carats, in open backclaw settings, to a three stone design, supported by an intricate pierced gallery, fancy shaped backholing, and leading down to inward tapered shoulders with cheniers and a solid shank. Tested yellow gold and platinum, circa 1920, accompanied by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) report #6147611117 and Gemmological Certification Services report #80265-53.
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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.
Drop shape old mine diamond and Colombian emerald ring, circa 1920.
Drop shape old mine diamond and Colombian emerald ring. Set to the centre with a drop shape old mine diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity, with an approximate weight of 1.56 carats, flanked by two heart shape old cut Muzo mine Colombian natural emeralds with no colour enhancement with an approximate combined weight of 0.80 carats, in open back claw settings, to a three stone design, supported by an intricate pierced gallery, fancy shaped backholing, and leading down to inward tapered shoulders with cheniers and a solid shank. Tested yellow gold and platinum, circa 1920, accompanied by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) report #6147611117 and Gemmological Certification Services report #80265-53.