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Details
An 18th century diamond and enamel 'carnival' ring
The hinged locket bezel modelled as a mask with open mouth, with painted enamel detail and rose-cut diamond-set eyes and fluted design reverse, to rose-cut diamond single stone shoulders the hoop with black enamel and engraved legend Je Cache Mes Amours (I hide my loves) circa 1760, finger size F
The hinged locket bezel modelled as a mask with open mouth, with painted enamel detail and rose-cut diamond-set eyes and fluted design reverse, to rose-cut diamond single stone shoulders the hoop with black enamel and engraved legend Je Cache Mes Amours (I hide my loves) circa 1760, finger size F
Further details
Cf. Scarisbrick, D. Rings: Symbols of Wealth, Power and Affection Thames and Hudson, London, 1993, page 135, also Christie's London, sale, 5388 June 2012, lot 29 for similar ring.
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