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Stuart Crystal Ring, Circa 1700

Name: Stuart Crystal Ring, Circa 1700
Brand: Lang Collection
SKU: 30-1-13500
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU

30-1-13500

ABOUT THIS RING

An extraordinary piece of history. The top of this jewel (the shank is newer), hand fabricated in 18K gold, circa 1700, is an exceedingly rare and fascinating Stuart crystal, so named for loyalists who wore them after the death of King Charles I of the House of Stuart in 1649. Rock crystal stones were laid over the king's initials (cipher), a miniature portrait, or--for a very few--a lock of his hair. Most likely once a button or part of a set of cufflinks, this emerald-cut crystal displays a cipher of twisted wire, probably initials (perhaps the king's?), backed by vibrant pink foil. An utterly intriguing and singular collectable. The 15K gold shank is currently ring size 6. As is expected for its age, this ring is not for everyday wear. Currently ring size 6.

Details

Materials:

15 Karat Yellow Gold - Shank, 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Gold Frame

Current Ring Size:

Length:

3/8 Inch

Width:

1/4 Inch

Height:

3/16 Inch

Gram Weight:

1.6 Grams

Center Rock Crystal details

Cut/Shape:

Emerald Cut

Color:

Colorless

Measurements:

9.00-9.70 mm

About Vintage Jewelry

Like fine wine, fine jewelry also has a “vintage”—the design period or era from which it hails. Victorian or Edwardian, Art Deco or Retro, each piece in our collection has its own special pedigree. But just because one era ended and another began, it doesn’t mean that creative jewelry makers simply forgot the lessons of the past! Many of the jewels in our cases refuse to conform to a single design period, either by striking out on their own or showing the transition from one era to the next. When such daring dazzlers are over one hundred years old, they’re generally grouped in the antique category. Anything younger than that, but still made before 1970, fits the vintage label. Every iconic era yields both singular and transitional pieces, like the ones we’ve assembled here. Follow the link at the end of each section for more about the aesthetics and history of the period.

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Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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Stuart Crystal Ring, Circa 1700

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