24/05/2026
An early 18th century table-cut diamond now ring, dating to circa 1700 and likely produced in Western Europe, probably Germany.
Executed in high karat gold and silver, the ring is a classic example of late Baroque jewellery design, with its classic seven-stone “bow” arrangement which became highly popular from the late 17th century onwards.
During the Baroque era, ribbon bows became an essential decorative motif in aristocratic dress and jewellery, inspiring a wide range of ornaments including Sévigné brooches and bow-shaped rings such as this example.
