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Find Out MoreAn unusual marquiseAn oval or elliptical gemstone cut which has pointed ends. Also called a Navette shape. shaped ring that was made in France circa 1900. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold with silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
settings. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with a mixture of old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... diamonds and rose diamonds which we often see in French rings. This adds interest as the diamonds refract light in different ways. The trifurcated shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. have also been set with small rose diamonds.
It sits low on the finger so it is a neat look when worn.
Eagles head ( French mark for 18ct gold) Silver
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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