Victorian Harem Ring with Seven Gemstone Bands, circa 1890

A Victorian harem ring, circa 1890, formed as seven slender bands in warm reddish yellow gold, each set with its own line of gemstones: rose cut diamonds, turquoise, sapphires, seed pearls, amethysts, rubies and emeralds. It has that late Victorian gift for colour and variety, almost as if seven rings had been gathered into one, yet the effect remains composed and lively.

Jewellery Type
harem ring, also described as a stacked ring

Condition
Very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Jewellery of the Victorian period, made during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
Late Victorian or Aesthetic Period, circa 1880-1901. We consider this ring to belong to that later Victorian phase. Its unusual multi-band construction and its strong use of contrasting coloured gemstones suit a period taste for refined, decorative jewels with lightness, variety, and visual effect.

Period
ca. 1890
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Material 18K reddish yellow gold (touchstone tested). The tone sits between yellow gold and red gold.
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Diamonds
rose cut diamonds.

All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural diamonds.

Gemstones and pearls
Seven turquoises
Seven sapphires
Seven half seed pearls
Seven amethysts
Seven rubies
Seven emeralds
It is common practice for gemstones to be treated to improve colour or clarity. This item has not been tested in that regard.

Birthstones
Amethyst is the birthstone (or month stone) for February , Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April , Emerald is the birthstone (or month stone) for May , Turquoise is the birthstone (or month stone) for December.
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Hallmarks
No trace of hallmarks.
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Dimensions
width across top of ring 1.90 cm (0.75 inch)
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Weight
8,00 grams (5,14 dwt)

Ring size EU 53 / 17 mm, US 6¼, UK M

Resizing
This ring cannot be resized because of its construction.
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Adin Reference Nº
26026-0224

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