Ring
c. 1800 (designed and made)
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Cluster rings, in which groups of gemstones are combined to produce a splendid effect, were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The diamonds on this ring were arranged in a broad, horizontal design rather than the vertical neo-Classical style popular earlier in the century. Although the hoop of the ring is gold, the diamonds were set in silver to enhance the whiteness of the stones.
A later inscription on the back of the ring 'To Dearest from Vera, 14 Nov. 1913' shows that this ring continued to be valued many years after it was made.
A later inscription on the back of the ring 'To Dearest from Vera, 14 Nov. 1913' shows that this ring continued to be valued many years after it was made.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Diamonds set in silver attached to a gold hoop |
| Brief description | Gold and silver ring set with a triple cluster of diamonds. England, c. 1800. |
| Physical description | Hoop formed of two gold loops of wire which have been joined in the centre to form a figure of eight. Large bezel comprised of a central pear-shaped brilliant cut diamond surrounded by 12 small diamonds, possibly Peruzzi-cut. The central cluster is flanked by two smaller clusters formed of a central diamond flanked by 6 smaller diamonds. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'To Dearest from Vera 14 Nov. 1913' (Inscribed on the back of bezel - a later addition to the ring. ) |
| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Object history | Gemstones checked by Joanna Whalley, Metalworks conservator, February 2012. |
| Place depicted | |
| Summary | Cluster rings, in which groups of gemstones are combined to produce a splendid effect, were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The diamonds on this ring were arranged in a broad, horizontal design rather than the vertical neo-Classical style popular earlier in the century. Although the hoop of the ring is gold, the diamonds were set in silver to enhance the whiteness of the stones. A later inscription on the back of the ring 'To Dearest from Vera, 14 Nov. 1913' shows that this ring continued to be valued many years after it was made. |
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| Accession number | M.39-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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