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Mid 20th Century 14ct Gold Cluster Ring set with a Garnet Surrounded by Green Garnets

912Z
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A pretty 14ct gold ring that was made in the 1960s in Warsaw, Poland. It has been claw set with an oval cut almandine garnet surrounded by twelve claw set green garnets. 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. The almandine garnet is a beautiful purplish red colour.

It is a lovely and unusual combination.

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Item Number:
912Z
Dimensions:
12 mm (H) x 11 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 months ago

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