Ring
1750-1850 (made)
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Finger rings are one of the most popular kinds of jewellery. They have been worn in almost all places throughout history, and, unlike most other pieces, were commonly used as often by men as by women.
This ring, which was bought at Andujar, is typical of Spanish traditional rings. It was described as 18th-century when it was acquired in 1871, but rings of this design continued to be made up to the end of the 19th century for wear by the conservative rural population.
This ring, which was bought at Andujar, is typical of Spanish traditional rings. It was described as 18th-century when it was acquired in 1871, but rings of this design continued to be made up to the end of the 19th century for wear by the conservative rural population.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved gold set with amethyst pastes |
| Brief description | Gold ring with circular raised bezel set with amethyst pastes, Andujar (Spain), 1750-1850. |
| Physical description | Gold ring with a flat shank and circular bezel set with six square amethyst pastes in closed mounts around a slightly larger central one. The mounts and the spaces between them are decorated with engraved lines, and there is an engraved flower on each shoulder. |
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| Summary | Finger rings are one of the most popular kinds of jewellery. They have been worn in almost all places throughout history, and, unlike most other pieces, were commonly used as often by men as by women. This ring, which was bought at Andujar, is typical of Spanish traditional rings. It was described as 18th-century when it was acquired in 1871, but rings of this design continued to be made up to the end of the 19th century for wear by the conservative rural population. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1217-1871 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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