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Ring

1750-1799 (made)
Place of origin

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 much by men as by women.

This ring was probably made in France or Spain in the 18th century, when delicate designs of gem-set flowers were popular for all kinds of women’s jewellery.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold with rubies and emeralds in silver settings with gilded fronts
Brief description
Gold ring with a ruby and emerald floral design, France or Spain, 1750-1799.
Physical description
Gold ring with a floral gem-set bezel. The bezel is made of silver, gilded on the front, in the shape of a six-petalled flower with leaves and buds set with flat cut rubies and emeralds. The shank is made of gold with split shoulders and is grooved along its length.
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 much by men as by women.

This ring was probably made in France or Spain in the 18th century, when delicate designs of gem-set flowers were popular for all kinds of women’s jewellery.
Collection
Accession number
344-1864

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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