Ring
1840-1860 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Rings were an important part of the traditional dress of both men and women in 19th-century Italy. Like all Italian jewellery, they often had symbolic, as well as decorative, value. The heart suggests that this was a betrothal or marriage ring.
It was bought as part of the Castellani collection of Italian Peasant Jewellery at the International Exhibition, Paris, 1867.
It was bought as part of the Castellani collection of Italian Peasant Jewellery at the International Exhibition, Paris, 1867.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gold set with turquoise |
| Brief description | Gold ring with a heart-shaped bezel set with a turquoise, Italy, 1840-1860. |
| Physical description | Gold ring set with a heart-shaped turquoise in a closed mount. |
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| Summary | Rings were an important part of the traditional dress of both men and women in 19th-century Italy. Like all Italian jewellery, they often had symbolic, as well as decorative, value. The heart suggests that this was a betrothal or marriage ring. It was bought as part of the Castellani collection of Italian Peasant Jewellery at the International Exhibition, Paris, 1867. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 459-1868 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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