Girl With The Pearl Ring - Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl Ring (VICR153)

Girl With The Pearl Ring - Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K and a makers mark.  Featuring 5 natural pearls, Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this ring showcases a row of expertly claw-set lustrous white pearls, displaying silvery overtones. The gallery is made up of solid claws, so the setting houses the pearls securely.  The shoulders have a slight taper, which leads down to a smooth and polished shank, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The gorgeous Victorian era  ring is delicate,however is it substantial and sturdy, truly a rare piece to be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come.

Comments: Wonderful find. These pearls are not drilled,  rather claw-set to keep the beauty of the original pearl. 

Note: Appraisal included with the Ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value of the ring. 

History: Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, 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.

Natural pearls grow in the wild without human intervention. They are very rare, and most natural pearls in the market today are antique. Cultured pearls are grown in pearl farms, and are the direct result of human intervention.

The value of a pearl can vary dramatically depending on many factors, such as its type, size, color, surface quality, and more. A wild pearl will be worth more than a cultured pearl.

While the gemstones are still considered a luxury today, they've become much more accessible than they once were because of pearl cultivation. Historically, not only were natural pearls very rare to find, but also quite challenging to obtain. Even today, natural pearls are extremely rare and valuable.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. 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.

Measurements: Face of Ring 15.00 mm x 5.00mm 

Stone Size: Pearls 2.90 mm each 

Weight: 1.80 grams 

Ring Size: 5 1/4

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1890