Georgian "Bague au Firmament" Diamond & Pearl Ring

$3,500.00

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Georgian "Bague au Firmament" Diamond & Pearl Ring

$3,500.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1830

An exceptional Georgian Bague au Firmament ring, dating to circa 1830. Bague au Firmament became popular in France in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and was made fashionable by Queen Marie Antoinette, who wore her ring almost every day (scroll through to see images).

This beautiful ring is set with the most gorgeous blue enamel centre, with three star motifs that appear to float over the top, set with pretty rose cut diamonds. A single halo of pearls surround this, and the band is crafted in 18 karat gold throughout. Dates to circa 1830.

Bague au Firmament, translating to "Ring of the Heavens", a style intended to represent the night sky. Pieces featured blue enamel or glass and were often set with diamonds and white pearls to represent a cluster of stars. In this case, there are rose cut diamonds stars with the addition of pearls in the cluster.

STONES

Rose Cut Diamonds

Pearl

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 2.1 x 1.2cm

Rise off finger: 4.5mm

Width of band: 1.5mm

WEIGHT

3.6g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION