Victorian Green Paste Trilogy Ring
Striking antique trilogy ring set with vibrant emerald paste gemstones. Crafted in 9ct gold, the ring dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880, with stones set in simple claw mounts.
From ancient civilisations to the late 19th century, paste gemstones have played a significant role in jewellery and adornment, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to enchant collectors to this day. In ancient Egypt, paste gemstones were crafted from glass and other silicate materials to mimic natural gemstones such as turquoise and lapis lazuli. These exquisite creations - prized for the very fact they were human-made objects - would often adorn the garments and jewellery of the nobility. Zip forward to the 18th century, and one Georges-Frédéric Strass made it his life's work to perfect the art of glass imitation diamonds (white, or colourless, paste), ultimately achieving a clarity and brilliance that could easily deceive the untrained eye. From the court of Versailles to the grand ballrooms of Europe, these gemstones adorned the wealthy and powerful, shining brightly as status symbols - literally looking too good to be true.
Era: Victorian, circa 1880
Head size: 16.1mm by 6.1mm
Ring size: M or 6.75 US. Resizable for £35
Stones: Glass paste gemstones
Marks: None, tested as 9ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition. Light wear consistent with age
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Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
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Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved, often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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