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Find Out MoreA well designed VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made circa 1860-1880. At that time there was a huge fashion for cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
garnets as it was known as “The Holbeinesque period” which harked back to the Renaissance period. The style was rich and sumptuous with pendants set with chrysolite and diamonds with a garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. in the centre and elaborate enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. decoration throughout. Rings were made to compliment these pieces and this example is typical and has been set with a cabochon garnet surrounded by a rope work design. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. consists of two conjoined wires which are knotted at each shoulder.
It is a lovely ring to wear on a daily basis
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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