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Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Three Stone Ring

938U
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a particularly pretty ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with two old European cut diamonds and a green garnet. 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 as they are no longer mined. In the early 1900s they were a celebrated stone and many items of jewellery were set with these beautiful stones. This ring is a lovely example and would make a perfect and very unusual engagement ring.

Item Number
938U
Measurements
Demantoid garnet approx weight 0.060 carats
4.6mm by 5.3mm by 3.2mm
Diamonds approx total weight 0.94 carats
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Check delicate settings regularly
Discovered
1 year ago

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