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Georgian Emerald & Diamond Pansy Ring

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Georgian Emerald & Diamond Pansy Ring

$1,100.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1830

The sweetest little Georgian pansy ring dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1830. Nestled between florid rococo-style shoulders, the five "petals" are set with emeralds, with diamond centre and shoulder accents. It's crafted in 15 karat gold and remains in great antique condition, having acquired a gorgeous gold patina.

The name “pansy” derives from the French pensée (meaning thought), and was incorporated into Late Middle English as a name for violas (the flower) in the mid 1400s. These flowers werw thus regarded as a symbol of remembrance, representing “love in idleness” to evoke the image of a lover who can focus on nothing but the thought of her/his beloved.

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STONES 

Emerald & Diamond

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 9.1 x 6.5mm

Width of band: 3.4mm

WEIGHT 

1.9g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good, with fine antique patina

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