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Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Cluster Ring

394X
Written by Olly Gerrish

An pretty 18ct gold cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been claw set with a green garnet with ten claw set old mine cut around it. 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 a 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.

Item Number
394X
Measurements
diameter of cluster 1cm
Green garnet diameter
Diamonds approx total weight 0.30 carats. 5mm
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Marked 18ct
Engraved inside the shank AKK to LGM 12 (possibly for 1912)
Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
Discovered
6 months ago
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