Georgian Bague au Firmament

Circa 1800, an antique Georgian ring crafted in 14k with a slight rosy tint and silver collets for the rose-cut diamonds, on a field of cobalt clue enamel. It's a motif known as "Bague au Firmament" and this example is unique in that it's a band form; usually this type of ring was constructed as a large central plaque mounted to a hoop.

Details: Measuring approximately 9/16" north to south at the center front, tapering through the shoulders to 3.39 mm at the center back. The pearls all appear original, and if so they are natural. We cannot estimate the diamond weight due to the type of setting, but they are natural rose-cuts, eye clean with a bright sparkle. Not marked for gold content but professionally XRF tests to 14k

Size: 5 3/4, it will likely fit a bit smaller though due to the width. Not resizable.

Condition: In excellent antique condition with a light patina but no signs of damage or repair to the enamel, with light wear to the nacre of the pearls. There is possible evidence of a previous resizing, but we do not recommend resizing this due to the enamel. 

History: The "Bague au Firmament" or "Ring of the heavens", was a style popular in the late 18th century based on a ring originally designed for Marie Antoinette, gifted by her husband Louis XVI upon the announcement of her pregnancy with the future Dauphin of France.

Important care note: rings with foil backed stones should never be immersed in water: remove before showering, dish washing, water skiing, etc. Moisture could get behind the stone and cause the metal foil to oxidize and darken. An accidental splash shouldn't be a problem but you don't want to submerge the ring for any period of time.

Please keep this in mind if considering this as an engagement ring.