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Find Out MoreVictorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Carved Half Hoop Five Stone Ring
№ 475U
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A stunning 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold, 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 and 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 five stone carved half hoop ring made circa 1880. The term ‘carved half hoop’ refers to the scroll design on the galleryA strip of metal that is pierced with a continuing pattern, often framing vertical lozenge-shaped openings within an upper and lower band. Such strips are used by jewellers to make a claw setting for a finger ring after slicing the strip horizontally so that it becomes a series of points which hold the stone. The complete gallery is called 'closet' and the h... More of the ring. There are three bright white old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds that weigh an approx total of 0.91 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... More. In between the diamonds are two beautiful emeralds that are most likely of Colombian origin. Each emerald weighs approx 0.23 carats. The ring also features eight small rose diamonds in between the stones. This design is typical of the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More era and is a beautiful example of jewellery made in this time. The ring sits low on the finger and would make a lovely dress or engagement ring.
The DetailsEssentials
Item Number:
№ 475U
Measurements:
Centre diamond approx 0.45 carats
Smaller diamonds approx total weight 0.23 carats
Rose diamonds approx total weight 0.08 carats
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
3 years ago
Hallmarks
Millesimal Fineness:
- 750
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- Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
- Check delicate settings regularly
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