{"product_id":"a-day-in-1919-edwardian-14k-gold-natural-amethyst-pearl-engraved-filigree-ring-edr105","title":"A Day In 1919 - Edwardian 14K Gold Natural Amethyst \u0026 Pearl 'Forget Me Knot' Engraved Filigree Ring (EDR105)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Day In 1919 - Edwardian 14K Gold Natural Amethyst \u0026amp; Pearl 'Forget Me Knot' Engraved Filigree Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from 14K yellow and rose gold, hallmarked 14K, tested, and confirmed. There is a patent number \"PAT 71519\" which dates the ring to 1919. The ring features two natural round cut amethysts, one natural round pearl, 31 natural seed pearls, Edwardian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This uniquely shaped gallery showcases two beautiful purple amethysts, displaying purplish\/violet hues. The central gemstone is a rare natural pearl, displaying a silky lustre, and bluish overtones. The trio of gemstones are bezel set and framed by a hand-wired seed pearl surround (a technique dating back to ancient jewelry from antiquity). The gallery also exibits filigree open-work, and milgrain bezels. Whilst the bottom of the gallery is smooth, polished, and solid. The shoulders of this ring showcase exquisite deeply carved engravings of scrolls, and milgrain decoration. The shank is smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This very special Edwardian era ring showcases several skilful techniques, which is not seen in contemporary jewelry. Such a masterful piece to be cherished, and enjoyed for many years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: This is a rare and unique example, which showcases wonderful natural gemstones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: GIA appraisal included with this ring. Appraised at $3480.00 (Tax Excluded) Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb\u003eAncient Greeks and Romans believed this gemstone could ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. English regalia were decorated with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC\u003c\/b\u003e, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eRose gold was \u003cb\u003efirst used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold\u003c\/b\u003e. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe first fossil instances of filigree were discovered by archaeologists in ancient Greece and Mesopotamia and dated over 5,000 years ago\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. The name filigree comes from the latin words “filum” meaning thread and “granum” meaning grain, describing the thin metal strips used to create filigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eForget-me-nots symbolize \u003cb\u003etrue love and respect\u003c\/b\u003e. When you give someone these tiny blooms, it represents a promise that you will always remember them and will keep them in your thoughts. They are also considered a symbol of fidelity and faithfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kX21rb\"\u003eThe Edwardian era of the Edwardian period of British history covers the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and it extended to the start of the First World War, and often the late teens. The death of Queen Victoria in 1901 marked the end of the Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Ring  24.00 mm x 12.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eStone Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAmethyst 1.20 carats   Clarity VS     Pearl 5.45 mm   Seed Pearls 1.50 mm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 6.78 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 8 1\/4 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Dated 1919 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41417757687866,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6818_e2c26a33-1007-4c6c-86a5-b9d738bad765.jpg?v=1778780159","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/a-day-in-1919-edwardian-14k-gold-natural-amethyst-pearl-engraved-filigree-ring-edr105","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}