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Find Out MoreThis is a stunning late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). ring that was made circa 1820. It has been pinched collect set with a lovely pear shaped emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... in the centre and a further emerald on either side. In between are small 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 set in 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.
that contrast beautifully with the intense green of the emeralds. At that time emeralds were scarce, often pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. was used in jewellery, so it is rare to come across Georgian rings set with emeralds and this ring is a lovely example. It would most likely have been a gift of love.
A rare ring.
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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