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Find Out MoreA lovely late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is set with turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. and naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is a floral design using the RepousséThe raising of a pattern in relief on metal by beating from the under side. technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. The turquoise means “forget me not” after the flower of the same name and the pearls are for tears so this ring was a memorialTypically featuring skulls, urns and other symbols of death, these 16th-18th century jewels were inscribed with the names and dates of the deceased. ring.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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