Turquoise Carved Fede and Diamond Ring

Extremely Rare, Georgian turquoise and diamond fede ring. Composed of two joined hands set with sixty four round cabochon turquoises in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.20 carats, and additionally set with thirty seven round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.06 carats, to an articulated fede ring formed from three flat bands joined to the reverse with a pin, and opening to reveal a carved double heart form. Tested yellow gold and silver, circa 1750, accompanied by fitted box. For a similar design of a slightly later date, see John Benjamin's 'Starting to Collect Antique Jewellery...

Italy, 1820 ca With light blue enamel Maker's mark Finger size: 8 Weight: 1.7 gr

A pristine band of bright, beautifully matched oval turquoise from Persia are sparked by the tiny diamonds interspersed in their lovely architectural 15 kt gold setting. Regardless o...

Three sky blue, oval Persian turquoise gems are separated by nine diamonds set in a stunning 18 Kt ring made c.1900 in one original piece, The shoulders are two pronged holding stones of approximately 13mm and 10mm. Added for sparkle and light, the bright diamonds are approximately .15. pts. The ring is medium in size, It is no wall flower. It weighs 4.8 grams and is size 7 1/4. It can be sized by your fine jeweler to be larger or smaller. They stones are much more sparkling than the photo display...

Fede Ring with Heart England, 17th century Gold, enamel Weight 1.88 gr.; circumference 44.77mm.; US size 3,1/4; UK size F 3/4 Elaborately decorated posy ring, with messages of love and affection. Gold band, flat on the interior, chased and engraved on the exterior with alternating hearts and rosette motifs. The centerpiece shows two cuffed right hands clasped together holding a heart. Inscribed inside the band in italic script: ‘For love not valer’. Traces of enamel have survived. The ring shows signs of wear through age and is in good wearable condition. The maker’s mark in rectangular punch inside the hoop has the initials ‘SW’, slightly indistinct due to the punch within the curvature of the hoop. Literature: Messages of romantic love on jewelry, and mottoes or inscriptions on plain gold bands go back to the Middle Ages. Beginning in the thirteenth century, ring brooches and rings were given as love tokens and the language of love was expressed in words and amatory motifs. Each element of this ring expresses love and affection, as well as the union of marriage. The clasped hands or ‘mani in fede’ (Italian term for hands in faith), is a motif derived from the Roman ritual of the joining of the right hands during the betrothal ceremony known as dextrarum iunctio. The right hand was considered to be sacred to Fides, the goddess of trust and good faith. The clasped hands as a symbol of love and marriage has continued in both the ceremony and rings through the centuries, even today. The alternating hearts and rosettes underline the love message concealed inside the hoop ‘For love not valer’, only to be known by the giver and recipient. The posy declares that the bond of love is more important than wealth. This fede ring is also a highly elaborate form of posy ring, which are usually simple gold bands with inscription...

Crafted in 14K gold, this elegant bypass ring features shimmering round diamonds and captivating genuine turquoise stones. Turquoise stones are known for bringing good fortune making...