Rings

anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1750

Before the 19th century, men wore different types of rings to underline their power, wealth and prestige. The wearers of these particular rings were a bishop of the Catholic Church, a Dutch diplomat, and an administrator in Stadholder William V’s treasury. Today, wedding rings and signet rings still indicate their wearers’ social status, but often in more austere forms.

  • Artwork typering (sieraad)
  • Object numberNG-2011-24
  • Dimensionsweight 6 g, weight 0.7 ct, height 3.3 cm x width 4 cm x depth 4.9 cm, weight 4.8 ct, height 1.9 cm x width 2.1 cm x depth 2.3 cm