Navette-Shaped ""Heavens"" Ring

1st half 19th century H of bezel: 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm) Citation Source image

In the 18th century, the allure of diamonds crossed cultures, and when worn, they were an immediately recognizable statement of personal worth. The cut of diamond that became most popular over the course of the 18th century was the brilliant-cut, which particularly enhanced th...

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Acquired by Henry Walters, Baltimore; given to Laura F. Delano, New York; given to Walters Art Museum, 1946.
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