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Edwardian 18ct Gold Cluster Ring set with Green Garnets & Diamonds

785X
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Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual 18ct gold cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with three green garnets with three old mine cut diamonds on either side. 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 and were used in Edwardian jewels such as this pretty ring.

Ollys Pick

We all love green garnets as they are really beautiful and rare stones.

Item Number
785X
Measurements
Top 1.3cm by 8mm
Green garnets approx total wight 0.80 carats
Diamonds apprpx total weight 0.24 carats.
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Assayed in 1908
Maker's mark G&C
  • Birmingham

  • Gold

  • 18ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
Discovered
2 months ago
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