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Find Out MoreAn early GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... “Fede” ring, or faith ring. These rings are always composed of two clasped hands holding or hiding a heart. FedeThe clasped hands, or fede motif (Italian for 'faith'), symbolises the marriage union as the joining of hands in a handshake marks the consecration of the marriage ceremony. It is one of the earliest and most enduring of motifs used in jewellery- seen as far back as Ancient Roman times. Claddagh rings (two hands holding a crowned heart) seen from the Georgia... rings have been around since Roman times.
When worn on the right hand, with the heart facing out, the wearer is not involved in a courtship.
When worn on the right hand, with the heart facing in, the wearer is involved in a courtship.
When worn on the left hand, with the heart facing in, the wearer is happily married for evermore.
Great early ring!
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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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