A fine cruciform ring from the Netherlands, circa 1650. Outstanding in it’s simplicity, this diamond ring from the middle of the 17th century featuring four bisected octahedral cut diamonds, and one of the earliest settings we’ve ever had the pleasure to offer. We were captivated by timelessness of the setting, perhaps the reason that this outstanding jewel intact for so many century. A nearly identical ring is pictured and a portrait of Margarita Snyders by the famous Anthony Van Wyck, a painting which has famously been displayed at the Frick Museum in the Dutch Masters hall for over a century.

Modern historians have remarked that paintings, especially portraiture in the Frick collection has often been distinguished by some of the most exemplary Jewelery that allows collectors and historians a map of styles contemporary to fashions of the day. From Holbein to Van Dyke, northern Europe, is a feature of the Fricks collection. To acquire so remarkable a ring as this, which is represented in identical Vanick, as an opportunity that all of our collectors should rejoice in. We look forward to placing her in a landmark permanent collection.

Materials and Features: 

18ct gold, diamonds

Age/Origin: 

c. 1650 Flemish

Measurements:

Weight: 3.2 grams

Dimensions: 13mm x 11mm ring face

Ring size: 7 US

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. Some of the diamond pints have been lost to time, which is to be expected.

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.