{"product_id":"antique-italian-rock-crystal-cluster-ring-c-1800","title":"Italian Rock Crystal Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare antique Italian cluster ring, dating from around 1800, set with foiled and faceted rock crystal gemstones in high karat gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring features a raised navette-shaped bezel, centred with a large oval rose-cut rock crystal measuring 8 x 7 mm. This is framed by eight smaller rose cuts, and flanked on either side by striking triangular faceted stones, all mounted in closed-back settings over silver foil to enhance their brilliance. The result is a luminous effect that imitates the sparkle of diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in 18K gold, the ring displays the traditional style popular in Rome during the early 19th century. The reverse of the bezel is finished with a beautifully scalloped shell motif—an iconic detail of Italian goldsmithing from the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRings of this type are well documented in museum collections, including examples in the British Museum (AF.2169 and AF.2190) and the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum (471-1868, 488-1868, 441-1868), many of which are attributed to the Castellani family collection (see final image for reference).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt measures 22 x 15 mm across the head and is a UK size Q (US size 8). The ring is unmarked but tests as 18K gold. In particularly good condition for a piece of this age, with all stones securely set.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and scholarly example of early 19th-century Italian craftsmanship, steeped in history and regional tradition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48545851769140,"sku":"1017810034","price":2689.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4016-2_1747332.jpg?v=1744294492","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/es-es\/products\/antique-italian-rock-crystal-cluster-ring-c-1800","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}