Elizabethan Gold Ring with Diamond Crystal
Circa 16th century A.D. Composed of a quatrefoil bezel set with a point-cut diamond, raised and chased shoulders displaying volutes, billeting and pellets, with trace remains of black enamel. Cf. Scarisbrick, D., Rings: Jewelry Of Power, Love and Loyalty, Thames & Hudson, London, 2013, pp.306-307, for similar rings and diamonds; cf. The V&A Museum, accession numbers M.220-1975 and 934-1871, for broadly comparable examples.2.98 grams, 24.46 mm overall, 16.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.201075. The point-cut diamond was oftentimes used by the wearer to engrave a personal motto or message onto a pane of glass. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]