An Exceptional Ecclesiastical Ring In Yellow Gold And Diamonds, Set With A Large Amethyst

Exceptional yellow gold and diamond clerical ring, set with a large amethyst – Art Deco period

A remarkable ceremonial clerical ring, featuring a particularly elegant geometric design characteristic of the Art Deco aesthetic of the first half of the 20th century.

Description

This imposing yellow gold ring is adorned at its center with a large, presumed natural amethyst, cut in an oval faceted shape, displaying a beautiful violet color with deep and luminous hues.

The central amethyst is set in a delicately beaded yellow gold setting, emphasizing its size and highlighting the richness of its play of light.

It is surrounded by a particularly refined architectural design, combining yellow gold with vintage rose-cut diamonds.

The geometric arrangement of the diamonds, organized in tiers and extending onto the shoulders of the ring, gives the piece a remarkable presence.

The meticulously crafted setting features wide openwork shoulders, engraved detailing on the sides, and an open gallery that allows light to pass through the center stone.

The interplay of satin-finished and polished yellow gold surfaces, white metal settings, and the sparkle of the diamonds reflects a genuine aesthetic vision and high-quality jewelry craftsmanship.

A Ring in the Ecclesiastical Tradition

The amethyst holds a special place in the history of religious jewelry, particularly in the tradition of episcopal rings.
Its violet color, associated with episcopal dignity, spirituality, and temperance, has made it an emblematic stone for rings worn by bishops and high-ranking Church dignitaries.

With its generous proportions, the richness of its setting, and the prominence of its central stone, this ring is fully in keeping with the tradition of ceremonial ecclesiastical jewelry.

A piece with character, at the intersection of antique jewelry and sacred art, whose architectural composition and contrast of materials lend it a particularly striking elegance.

Characteristics
Period: first half of the 20th century, in the Art Deco style.
Setting: 18K yellow gold, with white metal settings
Center stone: large faceted oval amethyst, identification to be confirmed.
Setting: antique diamonds, primarily rose-cut.
Hallmarks: marks present on the ring shank, to be identified precisely
Weight: 14.80 gr

Condition:

Very good overall condition, with signs of wear consistent with the piece’s age.

A high-quality antique ring, appealing both for its monumental character and its connection to the tradition of episcopal jewelry.

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