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Edwardian 18ct Gold Cluster Ring set with a Green Garnet & Diamonds

422W
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been claw set with a green garnet that has an estimated weight of 1.14 carats. Green garnets or Demantoid garnets as they are known, are wonderful stones that are a lovely apple green colour. 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. The green garnet is surrounded by twelve well matched claw set bright white diamonds. The shoulders are trifurcated which gives this ring a lovely light look.

Ollys Pick

Green garnets that weigh over one carat are hard to find so this ring is pretty special.

Item Number
422W
Measurements
Top 1.2cm by 1cm
Green garnet approx weight 1.14 carats
7mm by 6mm by 3.5mm
Diamonds approx total weight 0.48 carats
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Marked 18ct
Numbered 7311
Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
Discovered
1 year ago
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