Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring

    Description

    Pearl and Diamond Ring. Natural pearls, by their very nature, cannot be farmed or grown. Finding a natural pearl is a matter of luck, patience, and knowing where to look. An enormous number of natural pearls were formed by oysters in the Persian gulf, and historically this became the best-known source of them, ever since ancient times, but with the rise of cultured pearls combined with the depletion of oyster populations, the natural pearl is rarer than ever. This natural pearl is of a slightly flattened shape, known as a bouton (meaning ‘button’, in case you were wondering), and has a particularly attractive lustre, with a lovely even surface. Pearls owe their beautiful sheen to nacre, which is a substance secreted by oysters when an irritant enters their shell. It builds up layer upon layer, leading to a lustrous surface of unmatched beauty and complexity. Pearls have been prized for millennia, but there was a particular vogue for them at the opening of the 20th century, when paired with diamonds and platinum, they epitomised the delicate, sophisticated aesthetic of the ‘Belle Epoque’. With two charming antique cushion-shaped diamonds at its sides, this natural pearl ring would make a particularly refined addition to any jewellery lover’s collection.

     


    This pearl is a marvellous ‘bouton’ shape. I love finding natural pearls like this as they’re so rare.




    Place Of Origin

    United Kingdom

    Stone Dimensions

    Natural Pearl: 7.4mm x 7.7mm

    Diamonds: Approx. 0.30 carats total

    Height of setting: 6.8mm
    Width of setting at front: 15.7mm x 12.7mm

    Metal Type

    18 carat gold (band), platinum (top)

    Date Of Manufacture

    1900 - 1910

    Period Of Manufacture

    Edwardian

    Condition

    Very good

    Signs Of Wear

    Minor wear commensurate with age

    Band Size

    UK M ½ / US 6.5 (complimentary re-size available)

    Weight

    2.98 grams (gross)

    Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring

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      SKU: ARB-52

      £1,000

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      Description

      Pearl and Diamond Ring. Natural pearls, by their very nature, cannot be farmed or grown. Finding a natural pearl is a matter of luck, patience, and knowing where to look. An enormous number of natural pearls were formed by oysters in the Persian gulf, and historically this became the best-known source of them, ever since ancient times, but with the rise of cultured pearls combined with the depletion of oyster populations, the natural pearl is rarer than ever. This natural pearl is of a slightly flattened shape, known as a bouton (meaning ‘button’, in case you were wondering), and has a particularly attractive lustre, with a lovely even surface. Pearls owe their beautiful sheen to nacre, which is a substance secreted by oysters when an irritant enters their shell. It builds up layer upon layer, leading to a lustrous surface of unmatched beauty and complexity. Pearls have been prized for millennia, but there was a particular vogue for them at the opening of the 20th century, when paired with diamonds and platinum, they epitomised the delicate, sophisticated aesthetic of the ‘Belle Epoque’. With two charming antique cushion-shaped diamonds at its sides, this natural pearl ring would make a particularly refined addition to any jewellery lover’s collection.

       


      This pearl is a marvellous ‘bouton’ shape. I love finding natural pearls like this as they’re so rare.




      Place Of Origin

      United Kingdom

      Stone Dimensions

      Natural Pearl: 7.4mm x 7.7mm

      Diamonds: Approx. 0.30 carats total

      Height of setting: 6.8mm
      Width of setting at front: 15.7mm x 12.7mm

      Metal Type

      18 carat gold (band), platinum (top)

      Date Of Manufacture

      1900 - 1910

      Period Of Manufacture

      Edwardian

      Condition

      Very good

      Signs Of Wear

      Minor wear commensurate with age

      Band Size

      UK M ½ / US 6.5 (complimentary re-size available)

      Weight

      2.98 grams (gross)

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