Ring
1800-69 (made)
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Labradorite, moonstone and sunstone are all gem varieties of feldspar. These materials are best known for the visual effects that occur as light is reflected from the internal features of the gems.
The V&A owns an important collection of 154 gems bequeathed by the Reverend Chauncy Hare Townshend, a cleric and poet. Sir A. H. Church gave additional specimens, including this one, in 1913. He also compiled the first catalogue Precious Stones: A Guide to the Townshend Collection. The first edition appeared in 1883. The stones are mounted as rings, although they may not have been intended to be worn.
The V&A owns an important collection of 154 gems bequeathed by the Reverend Chauncy Hare Townshend, a cleric and poet. Sir A. H. Church gave additional specimens, including this one, in 1913. He also compiled the first catalogue Precious Stones: A Guide to the Townshend Collection. The first edition appeared in 1883. The stones are mounted as rings, although they may not have been intended to be worn.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Moonstone (feldspar) set in gold |
Brief description | Moonstone (feldspar) mounted in a gold ring |
Physical description | Moonstone mounted in a gold ring |
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Credit line | Given by Sir A. H. Church |
Object history | The V&A owns an important collection of 154 gems bequeathed by the Reverend Chauncy Hare Townshend (1798-1868), cleric and poet. Additional specimens, including this one, were given in 1913 by Sir A H Church, who compiled the first catalogue Precious Stones: A Guide to the Townshend Collection, first edition, 1883. The stones are mounted as rings, although they may not necessarily have been intended to be worn. |
Summary | Labradorite, moonstone and sunstone are all gem varieties of feldspar. These materials are best known for the visual effects that occur as light is reflected from the internal features of the gems. The V&A owns an important collection of 154 gems bequeathed by the Reverend Chauncy Hare Townshend, a cleric and poet. Sir A. H. Church gave additional specimens, including this one, in 1913. He also compiled the first catalogue Precious Stones: A Guide to the Townshend Collection. The first edition appeared in 1883. The stones are mounted as rings, although they may not have been intended to be worn. |
Bibliographic reference | Clare Phillips, Jewels and Jewellery, V&A Publications 2000.
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Accession number | M.10-1913 |
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Record created | April 5, 2006 |
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