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Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Square Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring

№ 681Y

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An unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold and platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made circa 1910. It has been rub over set with a square cut saturated green 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 rub over set transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More above and below. The 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 pretty two leaf design and have been set with small rose diamonds.

It is a neat look when worn and would make an unusual engagement ring.

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Item Number:

№ 681Y

Materials:

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Dimensions:

13 mm (H) x 10 mm (W)

Place of Origin:

England

Era:

Edwardian (1901-1914)

Discovered:

7 months ago

Stones

Emerald

Cut:

Square Cut

Weight:

0.27 carat

Dimensions:

3.8 x 3.8 x 3 mm

2 Diamonds

Cut:

Transition Cut

Weight:

0.4 carat

Rose Diamonds

Cut:

Rose Cut

Weight:

0.12 carat

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold and platinum

Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

Condition

Fair

Good

Very Good

Excellent

Care Tips

Keep away from heat
Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
Check delicate settings regularly

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D		No detectable hue
D/E		No detectable hue
E		No detectable hue
E/F		No detectable hue
F		No detectable hue
F/G		Colourless → Near colourless
G		Minute traces of tint
G/H		Minute traces of tint
H		Minute traces of tint
H/I		Minute traces of tint
I		Minute traces of tint
I/J		Minute traces of tint
I/K		Near colourless → Noticeable light yellow tone
J		Minute traces of tint
J/K		Near colourless → Noticeable light yellow tone
K		Noticeable light yellow tone
K/L		Noticeable light yellow tone
L		Noticeable light yellow tone
L/M		Noticeable light yellow tone

FL	Flawless (no inclusions or blemishes visible under 10×)
IF	Internally Flawless (no inclusions, only minor surface blemishes under 10×)
VVS1	Very Very Slightly Included 1 (minute inclusions difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10×)
VVS2	Very Very Slightly Included 2 (minute inclusions somewhat easier to see under 10×)
VS1	Very Slightly Included 1 (minor inclusions observed with effort under 10×)
VS2	Very Slightly Included 2 (minor inclusions somewhat easy to see under 10×)
SI1	Slightly Included 1 (noticeable inclusions under 10×)
SI2	Slightly Included 2 (inclusions easily noticeable under 10×)
I1	Included 1 (obvious inclusions under 10× that may affect transparency and brilliance)
I2	Included 2 (very obvious inclusions under 10×)
I3	Included 3 (severe inclusions affecting durability)

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