#AntiqueRings

[butterlaneantiques]

Hearts and diamonds are a match made in romantic heaven..

This charming Vintage cluster ring features gorgeous heart shaped diamonds and a brilliant cut diamond, arranged in a lovely flower cluster formation. It's crafted in 18k gold throughout with lovely split shoulders, and features English hallmarks dating it to 1987.

The lineage of the heart-shaped diamond stretches back over half a millennium! Its inaugural mention is attributed to Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan, in 1463, during an intriguing conversation. In this exchange, the Duke analogized the legendary exploits of the affluent "Cosimo de Medici" from the political dynasty in Florence to the allure of a heart-shaped diamond. If we entertain the veracity of this dialogue, it suggests that heart-shaped diamonds were fashioned prior to the 15th century and gained renown as emblems of regal status.

Following closely, in 1562, Mary Queen of Scots gifted to Queen Elizabeth a magnificent ring embellished with a heart-shaped diamond. This illustrious gem ranks among the most celebrated diamond hearts in history, imbued with connotations of camaraderie and benevolence during its era.

[sharksandjays]

I know this isn't ninjago guys but I finished this 17 hour painting for my art class and I was proud of it so...enjoy.

I love Egypt fun fact about me. :) [ID: a detailed, realistic painting of the hathor columns at the dendera temple complex in dendera, egypt. /end ID]

[dutchs-blog]

Restoring The Smallest Clockwork

[pnglove]

wax seal stamp pngs ♡

[icaruspendragon]

look at these two characters…wouldn’t it be a shame if they…tenderly rested their foreheads together…

[steampunktendencies]

Old Pencil Sharpener in Action

[toyastales]

A bracelet clasp with a Medusa on an emerald cameo. Gold is treated with diamond and enamel. 18th century. Made in England.

[memories-of-ancients]

Terracotta vase in the form of a lobster claw, Greece, circa 460 BC

from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

[oldjewelryfeed]

Victorian Silver and Moonstone Scorpion Brooch

[christslamb]

German hunting knife, 19th century

[frostedmagnolias]

Lover's Eye Bracelet

c. 1860

Watercolor on ivory set in a gold bracelet

probably British

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

[binenbaumaj]

This lovely antique ring feature ±0.20ct Opals decorated with Rose Cut Diamonds crafted in 14ct. Design Era: Mid-Victorian (1856-1880). Size: 16.1 NL / 50.6 FR / 5½ US / K½ UK, sizeable Dimensions: 0.6 x L 1 x W 1 cm Weight in grams: 2,2 Condition: Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

[thenordroom]

Time has stood still in this Stockholm studio apartment

[honeyrosepetals]

gorgeous stairs in an abandoned farmhouse