Diamond Crystal & 18ct Yellow Gold Medieval-Style Cathedral Dress Ring

This is a true statement piece. An 18ct Fairtrade Yellow Gold ring crafted in the style of the Medieval era, with a carved hoop leading to an uplifted cathedral style squared head which is bezel set with an octahedral shaped Diamond crystal. The jewellery worn in medieval Europe reflected an intensely hierarchical and status-conscious society. Royalty and the nobility wore gold, silver and precious gems. Lower ranks of society wore base metals, such as copper or pewter. Colour (provided by precious gems and enamel) and protective power were highly valued. The very first diamonds were found in India and kept as loose unpolished stones. They were considered sacred objects that were believed to have possessed magical powers. Not until the 11th century were diamonds worn in jewellery but still in an uncut form. Initial diamond cutting began in the 14th century but at that time it was likely very superficial type of polishing of the stone in order to give it some shine. Initially there was the point cut, which followed the natural shape of the diamond. Diamonds were very rare and were only worn by kings and queens.

Approximate Diamond Weight 0.23ct

Materials   18ct White Gold, Diamonds

£2,585.00