Van Sipma Jewelers

The Seventeenth Century
	Allan Ramsay, 'The Gentle Shepherd' 1685-1758 As the rough diamond from the mine In breaking only shews its light, Till polishing has made it shine Thus learning makes the genius bright.
Marriage Portrait of Prince William of Orange and Princess Mary of England Painted in 1641 by Van Dyck The ten-year-old Mary, daughter of Charles I, and William of Orange, aged 15, are depicted in their wedding finery, including her wedding jewelry. William holds her finger, upon which is a plain gold band, in simple contrast to her diamond brooch with its new fashionable faceting.

The Seventeenth Century