Point-cut Rings

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Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
London Blue Topaz Sapphire Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
London Blue Topaz Sapphire Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold

“Pointed” rings are Renaissance rings and rings made in the 19th century, but in a Renaissance style.

Pointed diamonds are a natural crystal shape and are one of the earliest stone-cutting techniques.

Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830

Pointed diamonds have always had a certain mystical aura—lore and legends have been ascribed to them, such as that such a stone could be used to deliver a surprise blow to an enemy or to attempt someone’s life by smearing poison on the diamond’s spike.

Pointed diamonds were also sometimes called “writing diamonds” because they could be used for writing on glass. An example of this is the phrase Elizabeth I is said to have written on a window while under house arrest at Woodstock Castle (1554-58):
“I suspect much,
but can prove nothing.
Prisoner Elizabeth.”

Men's ring with a diamond
Men’s ring with a diamond in the shape of a quadrangular pyramid
Western Europe, late 16th century. Gold, diamond, enamel.
Ring, mid 16th century
Ring, mid 16th century
Renaissance Revival Point Cut Diamond Ring
Renaissance Revival Point Cut Diamond Ring
Renaissance diamond ring, circa 16th century.
Renaissance diamond ring, circa 16th century.
Renaissance Enamel and Point Cut Sapphire Ring
Renaissance Enamel and Point Cut Sapphire Ring
William Segar, 1585. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England
William Segar, 1585. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England
The Swedish coronation ring the original diamond ring was lost, and a replica with smoky topaz was made in the early 17th century.
The Swedish coronation ring the original diamond ring was lost, and a replica with smoky topaz was made in the early 17th century.
Swedish and Polish King Sigismund III (1566 1632) and a fragment of his portrait with a spiked ring
Swedish and Polish King Sigismund III (1566 1632) and a fragment of his portrait with a spiked ring
A diamond, gold and enamel Renaissance Revival Ring
A diamond, gold and enamel Renaissance Revival Ring
A diamond ring, known as the Matthias ring, late 16th century, southern Germany. Gold, diamonds, enamel.
A diamond ring, known as the Matthias ring, late 16th century, southern Germany. Gold, diamonds, enamel.

 

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