Diamond and Dimpled Natural Pearl Ring c. 1890
An exceptionally plump pearl that speaks to the sensuality of organic material when placed in the pronounced geometry of the belle époque! We often consider belle époque jewels to be beautiful for beauty’s sake, but the subtle grotesque nature of a secretly dimpled, perfectly white pearl touches the pulsating undertone of Victorian sexuality in the final decade of the 19th century. There’s a certain Age of Innocence to this 18ct and platinum ring. With her lovely diamond shoulders and the burgeoning 11mm measurement of the pearl… I would adopt her for my ringstacks every day of the week (and twice on sunday.)
Details
- Era: Belle Epoque, c. 1890
- Materials: 18ct gold and platinum
- Stones: Diamonds and an 11mm natural pearl
- Ring size: 9.5
- Construction: Diamond-set shoulders
- Condition: Excellent historical condition
- Hallmarks: Eagle head Assay for 18ct
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