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Edwardian 18ct Gold & Silver Cluster Ring set with Green Garnets & Diamonds

977X
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Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual 18ct gold cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been claw set with six green garnets with a claw set old mine cut diamond in the centre and claw set rose cut diamonds around the edge. 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 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 in this pretty ring.

The Essentials

Item Number:
977X
Measurements:
Top diameter 1cm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 0.24 carats
Old mine cut diamond approx weight 0.05 carats
Demantoid garnets 1.5mm.
Era & Origin:
Provenance:
English
Discovered:
4 months ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
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Very Good

Care Tips

  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly

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