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Find Out MoreThis is the largest rub over diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... ring that we have ever come across. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and was made circa 1880. It has been set with three well matched old European cutGemstones cut in this style have a smaller table than the round brilliant and the overall depth is greater. This style of cutting was popular in the 19th Century and is the direct predecessor to the modern round Brilliant Cut. Similar to the Old Mine Cut. diamonds that have an approximate total weight of just under three caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c.... Rub over settings help protect the stones from knocks and bumps but also from grease and dirt and the Victorians were particularly brilliant at making these settings. The diamonds are a high colour and a good clarity. It would be an amazing engagement or dress ring
A spectacular ring. The best example that we have ever bought!
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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