19th C. French Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Ring chrysoberyl An ultimate luxury

An ultimate luxury

As if viewing needlework of petit point

Typical of this region

nearly hidden

Fraternite” and a garland

19th C. French Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Ring chrysoberyl An ultimate luxuryEnamels adorned jewelry in the 17th century but as the 18th century progressed, their use faded in favor of diamonds and gemstones. But with the French Revolution, ostentation was "out" and a neoclassical, understated presence was "in." This style prevailed for some time and waxed and waned over the coming decades. While this could be mistaken for a ring created around 1790, it was designed circa 1840. We know this by the use of the poinon (French