Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring

The top oval shaped as a hinged with an cabochon rock crystal revealing a small secret compartment, to a chased with foliage surrounding shoulders, mounted in gold.

As a typical design of the 17th century reliquaries and devotional jewels made in southern Europe (especially Italy), the center element of the ring normally holds a relic beneath a rock crystal than it can be inserted or removed upon the desire of the wearer.
Back in the 17th century, devotional jewelry was an essential daily jewelry wear for most Italian women. It was a socially expected way to demonstrate Catholic faith and an important element of the Italian identity.
Even if you are not religious, because of the design of the center receptacle, a modern way of wearing it is replacing the stone relic with pressed flowers, your loved one's picture or any personal memento. It's rather romantic and practical!
Circa 1690's
Finger size: 9.5
Weight: 1.69gr

Price: € 5.000
Please note: Our price is fully inclusive of shipping, importation taxes & duties

Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring
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  • Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring
  • Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring
  • Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring
  • Rare Baroque 17th Century Gold & Rock Crystal Devotional Reliquary Ring

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