Antique Diamond Comet Ring
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This unusual antique gold ring is a rare example of early Victorian comet jewellery, inspired by the 1835 return of Halley’s Comet. Originally crafted as a stickpin or brooch (c.1840), it was later converted into a wearable ring, preserving its celestial charm.
The design features a large central rose-cut diamond representing the comet's head, measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, and a smaller rose-cut diamond set into the trailing tail. Both diamonds are set over silver foil in crimped collet silver settings, enhancing their sparkle in low light. The ring is unmarked but tests as 15K gold, a hallmark of the Georgian and early Victorian periods.
Halley’s Comet, first predicted by the royal astronomer Sir Edmund Halley in 1758, inspired a surge in jewellery design during its 1835 appearance. Georgian and Victorian jewellers often captured celestial events in their work, making this ring a perfect example of period symbolism and craftsmanship.
Weighing 2.06 grams, the ring is a UK size K½ (US size 5.5) and measures 18mm by 8mm across the top. A timeless piece of astronomy-inspired jewellery, this ring is perfect for collectors or those with a love for the stars.
This unusual antique gold ring is a rare example of early Victorian comet jewellery, inspired by the 1835 return of Halley’s Comet. Originally crafted as a stickpin or brooch (c.1840), it was later converted into a wearable ring, preserving its celestial charm.
The design features a large central rose-cut diamond representing the comet's head, measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, and a smaller rose-cut diamond set into the trailing tail. Both diamonds are set over silver foil in crimped collet silver settings, enhancing their sparkle in low light. The ring is unmarked but tests as 15K gold, a hallmark of the Georgian and early Victorian periods.
Halley’s Comet, first predicted by the royal astronomer Sir Edmund Halley in 1758, inspired a surge in jewellery design during its 1835 appearance. Georgian and Victorian jewellers often captured celestial events in their work, making this ring a perfect example of period symbolism and craftsmanship.
Weighing 2.06 grams, the ring is a UK size K½ (US size 5.5) and measures 18mm by 8mm across the top. A timeless piece of astronomy-inspired jewellery, this ring is perfect for collectors or those with a love for the stars.
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