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Continental Georgian Silhouette Ring
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for sale €427     $464
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Continental Georgian Silhouette Ring

18th century
Description

This antique Georgian era ring features a painted silhouette of a gentleman, possibly an officer in uniform with gold buttons on his coat, set within a black border. It is created using the verre églomisé technique with gold leaf applied to the reverse of the glass.

The setting has a seed pearl surround. The covering crystal is obscured and would benefit from being replaced.

Ring Size: S (9 US)

The head of the ring measures 20 x 18mm

Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Silhouette Portrait Ring to the Georgian era.

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SA1224517
Dealers Internal Reference
6854
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Description
This antique Georgian era ring features a painted silhouette of a gentleman, possibly an officer in uniform with gold buttons on his coat, set within a black border.
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It is created using the verre églomisé technique with gold leaf applied to the reverse of the glass.
Wigs on the Green

The setting has a seed pearl surround. The covering crystal is obscured and would benefit from being replaced.

Ring Size: S (9 US)

The head of the ring measures 20 x 18mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Silhouette Portrait Ring to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224517
Dealers Internal Ref
6854
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An oval Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature silhouette portrait set beneath glass and framed by a halo of split pearls.
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Archive I An oval Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature silhouette portrait set beneath glass and framed by a halo of split pearls.

Continental Georgian Silhouette Ring

Archive II An oval Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature silhouette portrait set beneath glass and framed by a halo of split pearls. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature silhouette portrait set beneath glass and framed by a halo of split pearls. View III
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An oval Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature silhouette portrait set beneath glass and framed by a halo of split pearls.
Continental Georgian Silhouette Ring
Ref: SA1224517
An oval Georgian gold ring featuring a miniature silhouette portrait set beneath glass and framed by a halo of split pearls.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGold, Pearl, Glass
  • ColourGold, White, Black
  • MotifsSplit pearl halo, oval bezel, silhouette miniature, split shank

This Continental Georgian ring is formed as an oval gold bezel housing a miniature silhouette portrait of a gentleman in black and gold set beneath glass. The central portrait is framed by a halo of white seed pearls held within a yellow gold setting that extends into a split shank band. The gold metal exhibits a warm finish, contrasting with the dark silhouette and the pearlescent tones of the pearls. Visible signs of age include wear to the covering glass and some darkening along the inner border of the setting. The head of the ring measures 2.0 x 1.8 cm. Suitable for personal wear or display within a curated collection of antique jewellery.

FAQs

A Georgian silhouette ring is a piece of late 18th to early 19th-century sentimental jewellery featuring a miniature profile portrait painted or cut from paper, set beneath protective glass or crystal.

These rings were predominantly constructed using high-carat yellow gold, silver, split seed pearls, enamel, and hand-painted silhouette miniatures on card, ivory, or glass.

Authentic Georgian rings feature closed-back or foil-backed settings, hand-painted details beneath glass, split pearl borders, and evidence of hand fabrication rather than modern casting.

Historical rings are typically worn as single statement items on the hand or styled beside simple unadorned gold bands to keep focus on the central miniature detail.

Keep the ring dry to prevent moisture from penetrating the bezel and damaging the internal portrait, and clean split pearls gently using a soft dry cloth without chemical cleaners.
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