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Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Stone Green Garnet & Diamond Ring

122Z
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A rare 18ct gold three stone ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a green garnet with an old mine cut diamond on either side. Green garnets are very sought after as the supply is finite. The proper name for green garnet is “demantoid” garnet. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia’s western central Ural Mountains. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as “demantoid”, from the French “demant” meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. These bright apple green stones are comparatively rare and very expensive as they are no longer mined. In the early 1900s they were a celebrated stone and items of jewellery such as this beautiful ring were set with these stunning stones.

This ring is as wearable today as it was in the early 1900s.

The Details

Essentials

Item Number:
122Z
Dimensions:
7 mm (H) x 16 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
10 months ago

Stones

Oval Cut Green Garnet
Cut:
Oval Cut
Weight:
0.61 carat
Dimensions:
5.6 x 4.8 x2.9 mm
Old Mine Cut 2 Diamonds
Cut:
Old Mine Cut
Weight:
0.82 carat
Dimensions:
4.9 x 4.9 x 2.7 mm

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
July

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Care Tips

  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
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