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Find Out MoreThis Stuart Crystal ring is an elegant square with angular corners, facetedA faceted stone has small, flat-cut surfaces that make a sparkling effect on transparent stones. Facets act as both mirrors and windows. Reflecting light and channelling light into a stone where it refracts and re-emerges. at the sides with a clear centre showing the twisted gold thread which is possibly a monogram. On either side are two diamonds. The reverse is typical of the shell back design of the period. The ring dates to circa 1740. Eighteenth century rings were foil backedA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its optical performance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. These stones were typically set in silver closed backs to shield the fo... to capture all the surrounding light by day or candle at night. In the mid 17th century King Charles I was executed. Stuart crystal jewellery was made to show support to and sympathy of the Stuart monarchy and the deceased king.
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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