{"product_id":"18th-century-mughal-enamel-ring","title":"18th Century Mughal Enamel Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite Mughal ring made in northern India during the 18th century, circa 1760. The head is set with four coloured gemstones: a pink tourmaline, pink-foiled rock crystal, and two pear-shaped white topaz. The shoulders, gallery to the sides of the stones, and the back of the head feature brightly coloured enamel work incorporating red flowers, greens, blues, and black-and-white polkadots - all wonderfully complementing the rich, 22 carat gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewellery of the Mughal period (1526 to 1857) has a distinct and luxurious aesthetic that's unlike anything else. Characterised by rich, high carat gold (like 22\/23 carat), colourful gemstones, intricate enamel work and motifs drawn from nature - particularly flowers and birds - the artistic sophistication arguably peaked during the 17th century. The jewellery was, in essence, a melting pot of cross-cultural assimilation, borrowing and incorporating elements from: \u003cstrong\u003ePersian and Islamic\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts - use of symmetry and geometric patterns, floral motifs such as the lotus, poppy, and iris, and enamelling to the gallery and underside of the head; \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous Indian\u003c\/strong\u003e craft - the nearly-pure gold and an almost spiritual reverence for gemstones and the \u003cem\u003eKundan\u003c\/em\u003e technique of setting them; and, during the 17th century, \u003cstrong\u003etrade with Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced new gemstone cutting practises and tweaks to the enamelling (like the tiny polkadots you can see on this ring). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 18th Century, circa 1760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Tourmaline, rock crystal, topaz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 15.4mm by 12.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: K 1\/2 or 5.5 US. Not resizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 22\/23ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition; wear consistent with age including some enamel loss - see images. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Owl Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52370504319288,"sku":"LO3006","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-6980.jpg?v=1778860100","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/18th-century-mughal-enamel-ring","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}