Whispers of the Past: A Baroque Diamond Ring from 1700

This antique ring, dating back to circa 1700, is a subtle yet profound expression of Baroque elegance. It features seven meticulously set table rose cut diamonds, elegantly mounted on silver with an 18K red gold backing. While its form may not be exuberant, the piece is a testament to the refined craftsmanship and understated luxury of its time. Its condition is remarkably good, considering its age, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetic of the Baroque period. This ring is not just a piece of jewellery; it is a bridge to the past, evoking a sense of wonder and timeless beauty.

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Whispers of the Past: A Baroque Diamond Ring from 1700

Condition
In good condition especially considering its age.
The central stone bears subtle indications of having been thoughtfully reset at some point, enhancing its unique history and character.
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style prevalent from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is most often defined as "the dominant style of art in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras, a style characterized by dynamic movement, overt emotion and self-confident rhetoric".
See also: Baroque
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period
ca. 1700
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold). (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
Seven table cut rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 0,65 cm (0,26 inch)
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Weight
2,20 gram (1,41 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23331-0140

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