Renaissance Coat of Arms Enamel Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

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Renaissance Coat of Arms Enamel Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

About the Item

There's a depth to this 18K yellow gold Renaissance ring as it must have gone to astonishing lengths to make it from the year 1580 to our present time. The identity of the initial owner is fused into four engravings embedded in red enamel in the top of the ring and safely sealed off presumably by a small slice of rock crystal. One coat of arms with the Christogram "IHS" and one with a monogram of a flowering stem both topped by the letters VMK must symbolise a brotherhood of great beliefs. We dare say even of great importance, as the ring is made out of 18K gold which elevates it to a higher level of noblesse. Once, this ring may have been crafted as part of a person's history, but each person it touches here and now actually becomes part of the ring's own chronicle. What an extraordinary experience to be part of something before and beyond yourself. Rings with a similar amount of allure and heritage are comprehensively described in the book "Rings - Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty" by Diana Scarisbrick, published by Thames & Hudson (ISBN 978-0-500-29112-2) Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: acceptable condition especially considering its age. (traces of wear aside head of ring and remains of old repairs at the inside of the shank) Ring size Continental: 54 & 17¼ , Size US 6¾ , Size UK: N - Resizing is possible but because of the age of the ring we prefer to leave it untouched. We could make an additional inner ring so the ring itself is not harmed, for this work we have to charge. -We cannot guarantee to make it on every size; so please ask in advance. Return policy on this ring is not valid anymore once this work has been done. Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link to the videoclip showing this treasure’s full splendour as no picture can. Country of origin: unknown Style: Renaissance - The Renaissance (Italian: Rinascimento, from ri- "again" and nascere "be born") was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. Period: ca. 1580 Theme: Renaissance brotherhood ring in gold centered of a probably rock crystal on paillon and engraved with two coats of arms Material: 18K yellow gold Technique: Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. Extra information (1): IHS and flowering stem, dated 1580, are summed letters VMK (?) Shoulders and basket decorated with geometries, (formerly enamelled) for similar rings see: Rings, Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty, Diana Scarisbrick, Ed Thames and Hudson page 36 and 37 Extra information (2): IHS - IHS also called a Christogram, is a monogram symbolizing Jesus Christ. From Greek it is an abbreviation of the name Jesus. In Eastern Orthodox Church the Christogram is composed with letters X and P and I and X arranged into the cross. They are the first letters of one from two words in Greek language: Christ and Jesus Christ. In the Western culture there exist the compositions: "IHS" and also "IHC" being the first letters (iota-eta-sigma) of the name Jesus in Greek alphabet. The abbreviation in form "IHS" appeared in first time on the coins of Justinian II on the turn of the 7th and 8th centuries. The order of Jesuits, in other words the Society of Jesus (Societas Iesu), adopted IHS as its fixed emblem - the symbol in 17th century. There appeared also Latin interpretations of the abbreviation IHS, among others: Iesus Humilis Societas - Humble Society of Jesus, Iesus Hominum Salvator - Jesus, Savior of men, but and also In hoc signo (vinces) - In this sign (you will win). These developed inscriptions were most likely formed because in the Middle Ages people mistakenly read the letter E as H. (from: Wikipedia) Precious stones: One rock crystal (?) Dimensions: width of top of ring 1,10 cm (0,43 inch) Weight: 3,40 gram (2,19 dwt) Reference Nº: 18143-0104 - Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry - The jewelry on our pictures is NOT Photoshopped - Comes with certificate

Metal:
18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Gold
Stone:
Rock Crystal
Weight:
3.4 g
Style:
Renaissance
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
16th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1580
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Traces of wear aside head of ring and remains of old repairs in the inside of the shank.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 18143-01041stDibs: LU108114784323