French vintage antique Victorian diamond and sapphire engagement ring

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K pink gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

Diamonds
13 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity G/J, si/i
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One natural sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct heat treated. Natural sapphires are commonly enhanced by a thermal process. This is an accepted technique as long as it is mentioned by the seller.
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks
The French control mark for 18K gold representing a horse's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 0,73 cm (0,29 inch)
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Weight
2,50 gram (1,61 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 52 & 16½ , Size USA: 6 , Size UK: L

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21340-0148

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