Antique Georgian Eye Ring 14k Gold Pearls English Miniature Eye Portrait (7049)

Description

Antique Georgian eye ring. 14k yellow gold and pearls.  Made in the United Kingdom, circa 1820.
Measurements: Weight is 5.0 grams. US size 7.5.
Description : Round painting of a woman's right, blue eye. Hand painted with fine toning to the iris and detail to eyebrow. Held in a gold mount with small pearl border. Shank forks at shoulders and has ridged sides and ridged edge.
Very pretty.
The collector who previously owned this ring called it a 'glove ring'. Due to the size, I'm not sure I'd agree, but you can decide.
Miniature eye portrait jewellery supposedly came into fashion when the Prince Regent, the future George IV gave one to his long-time mistress and morganatic wife, Mrs Fitzherbert. The idea was that the identify of the lover would be known only to those who were involved and remained anonymous to the rest of society. Miniature eye portrait jewelry is highly sought after and often faked as a result. This particular ring comes from an impeccable background.
Marks and Metal: No marks, as is to be expected. Gold was acid tested to ensure metal purity.
Condition: Bezel in good condition with minor wear commensurate with age.  Shank has been resized and has a spot of solder, not visible on the outside. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.
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