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Renaissance diamond ring, circa 16th century.

Yellow Gold, Diamond

£47,000

Renaissance diamond ring. Set with a square point cut diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.90 carats, to a raised pyramid shaped central collet with fine scalloped double arches and pelleted border to base, incised saltire to the underside and flanked by ornate carved shoulders with elevated scrolling openwork flourishes, all with traces of white, blue and red enamel intact, and leading through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.2g in weight, circa 16th century, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence report stating the composition of the metal.

Reserve Item Purchase
Reference Number 26425
Ring size: O The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Renaissance
TOTAL / RING Weight 7.26 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
Gemstone Diamond, Point Cut, approximately 0.9ct
Ex private UK collection; acquired in Belgium in the 1980s.
This ring is in fine condition commensurate with its age.
Renaissance jewels were known for their highly ornamented and colourful appearance, with both gemstones and enamel used to achieve this. Traces of red, blue and white enamelling can be seen on this ring, hinting at its original brightly coloured aesthetic. See British Museum acquisition number 1872,0604.425 for a ring of comparable age and style.
Renaissance diamond ring, circa 16th century.
Renaissance diamond ring. Set with a square point cut diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.90 carats, to a raised pyramid shaped central collet with fine scalloped double arches and pelleted border to base, incised saltire to the underside and flanked by ornate carved shoulders with elevated scrolling openwork flourishes, all with traces of white, blue and red enamel intact, and leading through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.2g in weight, circa 16th century, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence report stating the composition of the metal.
26425
white
Yellow Gold
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