This beautiful Antique ring features ±1,00ct. Amethysts decorated with Natural Pearls crafted in 9ct.
Details: ±1,00ct. Amethysts, Natural Pearls, 9ct Ring.
Dispatches from a small business in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Design Era: Mid-Victorian (1856-1880).
Size: 16.1 NL / 50.6 FR / 5½ US / K½ UK, sizeable (Within reason. Contact seller for information).
Dimensions: 0.9 x1.5 cm .
Weight in grams: 1.1.
Condition: Good condition – used with some signs of wear.
Design Area | |
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Area Information | Mid-Victorian, grand jewelry (1856-1880), because the Grand or Mid-Victorian era corresponded with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, many jewelry pieces have solemn, somber designs. Known as mourning jewelry, the pieces feature heavy, dark stones. Jet, onyx, amethyst, and garnet are frequently found in jewelry from this period. Compared to previous periods, Mid-Victorian-era jewelry features highly creative, colorful designs using shells, mosaics and gemstones. |
Materials | |
Material Information | Amethyst Amethyst has historically been the most prized gemstone in the quartz family. It is treasured for its purple hue, which can range in tone from light to dark. Pearl All pearls originate in mollusks (mollusca), whether natural or cultured. Mollusks are a phylum of invertebrate animals that includes oysters, clams, mussels, snails and octopus among their approximately one hundred and twenty-eight thousand species, all with the ability to produce pearls. Only a few of these varieties can create gem quality pearls. 9ct Because of the softness of pure (24k), it is usually alloyed with base metals for use in jewelry, altering its hardness and ductility, melting point, color and other properties. Alloys with lower carat rating, typically 22k, 18k, 14k or 9k, contain higher percentages of copper or other base metals or silver or palladium in the alloy. Copper is the most commonly used base metal, yielding a redder color. |
Size | 16.1 NL / 50.6 FR / 5½ US / K½ UK |
Dimensions | 0.9 x1.5 cm |
Gender | |
Weight (in grams) | 1.1 |
Condition | Good condition – used with some signs of wear |