THE FASHIONED HAND HISTORIC FINGER RINGS

To start with, I’m a bit like a mother with many children. So I love them all because they are all special for different reasons. It’s worth noting that the most amazing thing in the book is perhaps this emerald ring with deer heads that hold the emerald.

Indeed, this ring is remarkable because it exhibits all the characteristics of the particularly rich work of the Renaissance. The stones are also of exceptional quality. Furthermore, its design echoes the decorative engravings made by a French engraver and goldsmith.
René Boyvin and Pierre Woeiriot, in the 16th century.
 But fundamentally, it’s the attention to detail that’s amazing. Look at these miniature deer sculpted on their hind legs. As if to keep the stone in place. Perhaps this is a commission for royalty. One can always dream.
It should be noted that the Royal Château of Fontainebleau displays deer in the same arrangement. The painted and stucco decoration is of approximately the same date. Moreover, the deer were the emblem associated with the woman known as Dame de Beauté, Diane de Poitiers, the queen consort of the king.

The other ring dates from the 4th century. However, I would like to highlight this superb ring adorned with cabochons of emeralds, pearls, and garnets. In this case, the emeralds are very beautiful and come from Egypt. The gold is a beautiful yellow color and very thick. Its double-banded shape is inventive with its central stone enhanced by the garnets.

Then a leap into Art Nouveau with this ring by André Rambour, featuring Sarah Bernhardt on a ring.

Moreover, this surprising XVIII century baroque skull ring is made with a milk tooth adorned with diamonds and rubies.

Finally, this 19th-century ring. Napoleon is in a ring of mourning that rotates just in case it were to be worn alongside someone dealing with political conflicts.

In short, all these rings tell us a story, a fashion, an art.

Dear Sandra, what will be the subject of your next book?