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Early Diamond Solitaire Ring 'I am a Token of Love', circa 16th Century
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Early diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a rectangular point cut diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.50 carats, to an octofoil design with four pairs of arching cusps, flanked by smoothly integrated trumpeting shoulders which taper to a solid D-shape shank, inscribed to the interior in Latin 'SUM.SINGNUM.AMORIS +', translated as 'I am a token of love'. Tested yellow gold, approximately 7.6g in weight, circa 16th century, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence report stating the composition of the metal. UK finger size N1/2.
This is an exceptional museum quality example of a post medieval diamond set betrothal or marriage ring and is one of the earliest which would have been created.
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- Ring Size:7 US, Resizable
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 16th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 264211stDibs: LU1863571771
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