gold ring

Worcestershire concertina almanac. © Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. OXFORD.- The origins of early English graphic design are explored in a new exhibition on view at the Bodleian Libraries’ Weston Library. Designing English: Graphics on the Medieval Page, open from 1 December 2017, brings together a stunning selection of manuscripts and other objects to uncover the craft and artistry of Anglo-Saxon and medieval scribes, painters and engravers.  Designing English looks at the skills and innovations of these... [Lire la suite]

Gold Ring Featuring an Iron Age Eye-Agate, Syria, 900 BC to 700 BC. © 2000-2017 by Barakat, Inc. This genuine Ancient Iron Age eye agate gemstone has been mounted in a modern 18 karat gold ring. £4,600.00 The “eye-agate” is produced by cutting a three- layer, naturally pale yellow or pale gray agate, with intervening white zones in such a way to look like an eye. In Aleppo (NW Syria) and other parts of the east it was believed the stone could cure the infection known as the “Aleppo sore”. Because of their... [Lire la suite]

Gold Ring with Silver Coin of Alexander the Great, 336 BC to 323 BC, Tyre, Lebanon. © 2000-2017 by Barakat, Inc. This magnificent coin is set in a ring of 18-karat gold. Perhaps no ruler in history has left a stronger impression than Alexander the Great. Though many centuries have passed since he conquered the world, his legend continues to burn brightly in the minds of men. Possessed of courage, vision, and daring, Alexander inspired those around him with his enthusiasm and ability. This splendid silver coin, minted... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3. A diamond, copper and gold ring, by Hemmerle. Estimate USD 120,000 - USD 180,000. Price Realised USD 162,500 © Christie's Images Ltd 2016.  With a bezel-set rectangular-cut diamond, ring size 5 1/2, mounted in copper and 18k rose gold. Signed Hemmerle, with maker's mark The Collection of Robert and Sylvia Olnick   Literature: Cf. F. Cailles, René Boivin: Jeweler, Paris, Éditions de l’Amateur, 1994, p. 239 Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, 7 December... [Lire la suite]

Lot 40. Historical gold ring with dedication, Stuttgart, 1696. Estimate 5000 EUR. Photo Nagel. 12 men from Wurttemberg survived the triennial captivity in France during the War of the Palatine succession. As a sign of fellowship, 12 rings with the names of the hostages were commissioned. The ring at hand belonged to the hostage Dr. Fischer and was in familiar property of his descendants until today. D. 2,4 cm Nagel. Sale 733, 13th April 2016

An Egyptian gold ring, late period 664-332 BC. Estimation: USD 10,000 - 15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The plain hoop, round in section, joined to the edges of the rectangular bezel, engraved with a cryptographic hieroglyphic motto reading: "Sekhmet is Beautiful; The Apis Bull Lives" - 7⁄8 in. (2.2 cm) wide; ring size 7½PROVENANCE: with J.R. Ogden and Sons, London.Antiquities, Christies, London, 31 May 1979, lot 374.Art Market, London, acquired from the above.Art Market, New York, acquired... [Lire la suite]

Turban ornament, Northern India, Lucknow, early 19th century. Susan Ollemans at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C17 A carved emerald ring set in white gold with pave diamonds. Mughal carving 17th century setting 19th century. Susan Ollemans at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C17. A ruby and diamond temple necklace, Mysore, 19th Century. Susan Ollemans at Masterpiece London 2015, stand C17 A rare gold ring in the form of Ganga the River God, Indonesia, Java, 12-14th Century. Susan Ollemans... [Lire la suite]

Gold ring, 'Casque', circa 1945. Photo Sotheby's In hammered yellow gold, size 41, sizing beads. Lot 26. Estimation 9,000-14,000 CHF. Lot vendu: 32,500 CHF LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 212 for an illustration of this ring. Sotheby's. Jewels from the Personal Collection of Suzanne Belperron. Genève | 14 mai 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com

18 karat gold ring, René Boivin, circa 1935 Designed as a large slightly concave disc embellished with a stylized monogram in relief, weighing approximately 46 dwts., size 6¼, maker's mark, French assay mark. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Boivin, dated February 2007, issued by Françoise Cailles. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's