Ring
ca. 1920-1940 (made)
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These narrow rings, set with a continuous line of matching, single-colour stones, are known as eternity rings. They became very fashionable during the 1930s, worn either next to or instead of a plain wedding band. Although diamonds were the most usual choice, ones set with emeralds, rubies or sapphires were also popular. On her marriage in 1934 the Duchess of Kent selected three - one of rubies, one of diamonds and one of sapphires, a patriotic reference to the colours of the Union Jack.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Platinum guard rings set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies |
| Brief description | Set of five platinum guard rings set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies. USA, about 1920-40. |
| Physical description | Set of five platinum guard rings set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Literary reference | Art Deco |
| Summary | These narrow rings, set with a continuous line of matching, single-colour stones, are known as eternity rings. They became very fashionable during the 1930s, worn either next to or instead of a plain wedding band. Although diamonds were the most usual choice, ones set with emeralds, rubies or sapphires were also popular. On her marriage in 1934 the Duchess of Kent selected three - one of rubies, one of diamonds and one of sapphires, a patriotic reference to the colours of the Union Jack. |
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| Accession number | M.210 to 214-2007 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2008 |
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