The Ancient Stuart Period Enamel And Table Cut Rock Crystal Ring

This stunning ring, circa the 27th century, features a table-cut rock crystal, with crisp, beautiful facets. The stone is in incredible condition for its age, remaining clear and relatively unmarked. This rock crystal stone is set in high-carat yellow gold in a deep setting, embellished with pale bluish-green enamel. The bezel is decorated with four semi-rectangular recesses along the longer sides and three across the shorter sides, filled with the same bluish-green enamel, the design reminiscent of a cloister with rounded, open walkways. The back of the head shows a closed setting with a flourish of remaining enamel, and the shoulders of the ring are ridged, housing more beautifully worn enamel, leading to a plain yellow gold band.

Provenance
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK, on Wednesday 17th November 2021. Later acquired on the English art market.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (mPAS) report no. LIN-CCA6D4. This ring has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no. 13050-248358.

Literature
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 681, for type.

Please note that this ring is currently on display at Hemswell Antique Centres and will have a delivery delay of 3-4 working days.