Exclusive Renaissance Elegance: A 500-Year-Old Diamond Ring

This genuine Renaissance diamond ring, dating back to around 1560, transcends mere adornment to become a statement piece of unparalleled distinction. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and featuring three diamonds is a testament to the era's exquisite craftsmanship. The remnants of its original enamel imbue it with a sense of mystery and awe, evoking the artistic spirit of the Renaissance. Wearing this ring is not just a display of elegance; it is a bold expression of individual style, a guarantee that one is wearing a piece of history that no one else possesses. It's not just a jewel; it's a personal emblem of nearly 500 years of art and history.

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Exclusive Renaissance Elegance: A 500-Year-Old Diamond Ring

Condition
acceptable condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Renaissance - The Renaissance (Italian: Rinascimento, from ri- "again" and nascere "be born") was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historic era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not uniform across Europe, this is a general use of the term. As a cultural movement, it encompassed a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform. Traditionally, this intellectual transformation has resulted in the Renaissance being viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern era. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, as well as social and political upheaval, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and the contributions of such polymaths as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who inspired the term "Renaissance man".
See also: Renaissance
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Style specifics


Period
ca. 1560
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques).
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
One table cut rose cut diamond . We do not have the weight of this diamond which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Two rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band widht top of ring 0,80 cm (0,31 inch)
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Weight
2,20 gram (1,41 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 55 & 17½ , Size USA: 7¼ , Size UK: O

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23331-0242

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