Antique, Early Georgian, 15ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring

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Antique, Early Georgian, 15ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring

About the Item

Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring. Turquoise is a bright blue to greenish stone that is cryptocrystalline, meaning that it is actually made of millions of tiny crystals, invisible to the naked eye. It has a long and distinguished history, and is one of the most famous stones of the ancient world, prized by the Egyptians, the Aztecs and the rulers of Shang dynasty China. Turquoise was thought to have general protective qualities, and rumoured to discolour if its owner’s health was declining. The stone’s name ‘turquoise’ , now synonymous with its famous colour, originally derives from the French turquois, meaning ‘Turkish’, as most stones traded in Europe were sourced in Iran, and then were imported via Turkey. Turquoise was highly valued in Georgian jewellery, as even in very small cabochons, the stone was strikingly bright and vivid, and looked particularly beautiful when paired with pearls. This late 18th/early 19th century ring is a rare survival of a jewel in this style, in close-back settings typical of the period. Turquoise and pearls are among the more fragile materials used for rings, but if worn occasionally and treated with care, it will be sure to keep lasting through the centuries ahead. Place Of Origin United Kingdom Stone Dimensions Turquoise: 8.5mm x 7.5mm Height of setting: 4mm Width of setting at front: 17mm x 8.7mm Metal Type 18 carat gold Date Of Manufacture 1790 - 1810 Period Of Manufacture Georgian Condition Very good Signs Of Wear Minor wear commensurate with age Band Size UK O / US 7 (complimentary re-size available) Weight 2.36 grams (gross) A VIDEO of this ring is available upon request, please don’t hesitate to contact us. - A COMPLIMENTARY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE RING BOX WITH EVERY PURCHASE - A COMPLIMENTARY RE-SIZE AVAILABLE We have a huge range of antique rings available, from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro/Vintage. Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Please check out our other items. Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise, amethyst, jade, citrine, black opal, peridot, tourmaline, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, coral, aquamarine, zircon, spinel, pearl, topaz, pink topaz, imperial topaz, pearl, natural pearl, moonstone, lapis lazuli, lapis, garnet, jasper, morganite, alexandrite, onyx and agate.

Ring Size:
7 US, Resizable
Metal:
Gold
Stone:
Pearl,Turquoise
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1790 - 1810
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Rochford, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1514211864482