Georgian, 15ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring

    Description

    Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring. Turquoise is a bright blue to greenish stone that is cryptocrystalline, meaning that it is actually made of millions of tiny crystals, invisible to the naked eye. It has a long and distinguished history, and is one of the most famous stones of the ancient world, prized by the Egyptians, the Aztecs and the rulers of Shang dynasty China. Turquoise was thought to have general protective qualities, and rumoured to discolour if its owner’s health was declining. The stone’s name ‘turquoise’, now synonymous with its famous colour, originally derives from the French turquois, meaning ‘Turkish’, as most stones traded in Europe were sourced in Iran, and then were imported via Turkey. Turquoise was highly valued in Georgian jewellery, as even in very small cabochons, the stone was strikingly bright and vivid, and looked particularly beautiful when paired with pearls. This late 18th/early 19th century ring is a rare survival of a jewel in this style, in closed-back settings typical of the period. Turquoise and pearls are among the more fragile materials used for rings, but if worn occasionally and treated with care, it will be sure to keep lasting through the centuries ahead.

    Interested in this ring? Email us



     Why I love it...

     

    “ This is such a rare little find, it’s in amazing condition. The design is so unusual, most likely inspired by early Spanish jewellery!

     

    - Sammy, Founder



    Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom

    Stone Type:
    Turquoise & Pearls

    Setting Dimensions:
    Height 4mm / Front 17mm x 8.7mm / Turquoise 8.5mm x 7.5mm

    Metal Type:
    15ct Yellow Gold

    Manufacture Date & Period:
    1790-1810Georgian

    Condition & Wear:
    Very good / Minor wear commensurate with age

    Band Size:
    UK O / US 7 (complimentary re-size available)

    Weight:
    2.36g (gross)

    Georgian, 15ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring

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      SKU: ARB-450

      £1,500

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      Description

      Natural Turquoise and Pearl Ring. Turquoise is a bright blue to greenish stone that is cryptocrystalline, meaning that it is actually made of millions of tiny crystals, invisible to the naked eye. It has a long and distinguished history, and is one of the most famous stones of the ancient world, prized by the Egyptians, the Aztecs and the rulers of Shang dynasty China. Turquoise was thought to have general protective qualities, and rumoured to discolour if its owner’s health was declining. The stone’s name ‘turquoise’, now synonymous with its famous colour, originally derives from the French turquois, meaning ‘Turkish’, as most stones traded in Europe were sourced in Iran, and then were imported via Turkey. Turquoise was highly valued in Georgian jewellery, as even in very small cabochons, the stone was strikingly bright and vivid, and looked particularly beautiful when paired with pearls. This late 18th/early 19th century ring is a rare survival of a jewel in this style, in closed-back settings typical of the period. Turquoise and pearls are among the more fragile materials used for rings, but if worn occasionally and treated with care, it will be sure to keep lasting through the centuries ahead.

      Interested in this ring? Email us



       Why I love it...

       

      “ This is such a rare little find, it’s in amazing condition. The design is so unusual, most likely inspired by early Spanish jewellery!

       

      - Sammy, Founder



      Place of Origin:
      United Kingdom

      Stone Type:
      Turquoise & Pearls

      Setting Dimensions:
      Height 4mm / Front 17mm x 8.7mm / Turquoise 8.5mm x 7.5mm

      Metal Type:
      15ct Yellow Gold

      Manufacture Date & Period:
      1790-1810Georgian

      Condition & Wear:
      Very good / Minor wear commensurate with age

      Band Size:
      UK O / US 7 (complimentary re-size available)

      Weight:
      2.36g (gross)

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