Bidspirit auction | RENAISSANCE GOLD RING WITH ORIGINAL

RENAISSANCE GOLD RING WITH ORIGINAL DIAMOND INSERT - CA. 1550 - 1650 AD.A Renaissance gold ring with original diamond insert, round hoop decorated with incised phytomorphic motif alternating to flowers. The internal surface has an incised inscription. It is believed that the clarity of the diamond is VS 1, and the colour is H. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 664.Size: D:14.88mm / US: 3 3/4 / UK: H; Weight: 2.4gProperty of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the UK art market; Formerly in the collection of a Kentish lady; Acquired by a London gentleman in the 1930s; originally from an early 20th century Collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.