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Find Out MoreEarly Victorian 15ct Gold Ring set with an Emerald & Opals with Rose Diamonds
№ 966Y
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Rare Find
An unusual and very beautiful 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold ring that was made circa 1840-1850. In the centre is a rub over set foil backedA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its optical performance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. These stones were typically set in silver closed backs to shield the fo... More rectangular cut emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
More cut opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More on either side. It has also been set with six tiny rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. More diamonds that serve to catch the light. The lively opals pick up the green of the emerald and are complimentary stones. The pierced shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More are a lovely entwined scroll design.
A beautiful ring to wear with care.
The Details
We all love this unusual ring.
Essentials
Item Number:
№ 966Y
Dimensions:
8 mm (H) x 19 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
7 months ago
Stones
EmeraldCut:
Emerald Cut
Weight:
0.73 carat
Dimensions:
7.1 x 5.3 x 2.8 mm
2 OpalsCut:
Cabochon Cut
Weight:
0.34 carat
Dimensions:
3.7 x 3.7 x 2.2 mm
Hallmarks
Unmarked, 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
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Care Tips
- Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
- Check delicate settings regularly
- Take special care of historical jewellery
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