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Find Out MoreA charming 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made circa 1820. In the centre is a lovely pinched collet set 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.... Around it are graduated naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls in a cluster design with smaller natural split pearls around the outside. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is typical of the late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). period with repousse leaves and roses. It also has the original glazed locket on the reverse.
It is in wonderful condition considering it is two hundred tears old!
Georgian rings set with emeralds are quite unusual.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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