This rare piece was made in Schwäbisch Gmünd, and dates to circa 1800-1850. It is a fine and rare example of traditional, devotional jewellery of South Germany. The flat shank widens towards the bezel and is decorated with green and red pastes in fold over settings. The outermost pear-shaped red pastes are supported either side by a figure of the crucified Christ on a rayed background.

There are two other near identical examples of these rare Schwäbisch Gmünd devotional rings are in the Victoria & Albert Museum (Accession numbers: 900-1872 and 901-1872)

Hallmark on the outer band of the number 12 which indicates .750 silver (12/16 : 750 Silver - from German ‘lot’ system used in 18th and 19th Centuries). Unicorn head city mark of Schwäbisch Gmünd is also displayed.

UK Size W 1/2, US 11 1/2, 4.93g Silver

A golden age for jewellery design, boasting intricate designs inspired by nature and classical mythology. The style reflects the elegance and refinement of the 18th century with the use of diamonds, pastes and intricately worked Rococo settings.

Georgian jewellery is named after the four King Georges of England, an era which lasted from 1714 to 1837. Pieces of Georgian jewellery are handmade works of art, expertly crafted to be treasured for generations. They often used rose-cut and flat-cut stones with large facets that were often foiled to enhance their natural beauty. These pieces were reserved mainly for the aristocratic upper classes, with each piece individually crafted by a highly skilled hand.

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RETURNS

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Conditions: Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. All items are to be returned in their original condition and packaging. Buyer damaged items and items bought on layaway are ineligible for returns. Items over £2500 can be returned for store credit only.

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