Historical Baroque Diamond Ring from the 1680s

This vintage antique ring from the 1680s exemplifies Baroque artistry with its dynamic movement and overt emotion. Crafted in warm yellow gold and silver, the ring features seven table cut rose cut diamonds set on foil to enhance their lustre. The top section of the ring dates back to between 1650 and 1700, while the shank was replaced around 1840, evidenced by the horse head hallmark. This piece, with its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, is likely from France or Belgium. The combination of Baroque style and the meticulous setting technique makes this ring a timeless treasure.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France or Belgium (see explanation on hallmarks further in text)

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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Period
ca. 1680
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Material 18K
warm yellow gold and silver (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.

Extra information
The main part of the ring (the top section) was crafted sometime between 1650 and 1700, as indicated by the diamond's cut. However, the shank was replaced around 1840, as evidenced by the horse head hallmark. Traces of this work can still be seen on the inside of the ring.

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
The control mark here represents a horse’s head and was in use in Belgium from 1831 and in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 0,69 cm (0,27 inch)
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Weight
2,70 gram (1,74 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
24161-0031

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