Victorian 15ct Garnet and Pearl Ring
Irene Byrne & Co
Here is a beautiful Victorian ring that can be worn on its own or stacked with others. In 15ct yellow gold, we have a really sweet decorative setting centring a garnet accompanied by teeny little natural pearls. This ring is hallmarked Chester 1893.
Period: Victorian
Hallmarks: Chester 1893
Gemstones: Garnet and Pearls
Cut: Round Garnets & Natural Pearls
Measurement: 3.20 mm diameter
Material: 15ct Yellow Gold
Ian Abeshouse Valuation
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History
The Victorian Period defined by none other than Queen Victoria herself, had three stages - the Romantic, the Grand and the Aesthetic.
It was during the Romantic era that Queen Victoria married her Prince, Albert. Sentimental motifs such as; hearts, lover’s knots, flowers, bows, crescent moons and particularly serpents (which was subject to Queen Victoria’s engagement ring which represented enduring love) became extremely popular in jewellery design. Cameos, Enamelling and the use of bright coloured gemstones such as; garnets, amethysts, turquoise, pearls and diamonds gave way to the creation of jewellery that was beginning to speak a symbolic language of its own.
The Grand era was a sombre period which saw Queen Victoria mourning the death of her beloved husband Albert. It encompassed 20 years during which time Victoria would only wear black and mourning jewellery. As a result the Whitby Jet industry flourished and onyx and deeper coloured garnets rose in popularity. Rings, lockets and brooches were commissioned with compartments for a lock of a loved one’s hair and were often engraved with the person’s name, age and date of death.
The Aesthetic era saw a return to the light-heartedness of the Romantic Era. The discoveries being made through archaeology led to an Etruscan Revival with Greek, Roman and Renaissance influences becoming apparent in jewellery design as well as symbols of good luck and fortune.