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Find Out MoreAn unusual GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). ring that was made circa 1780-1800. It has been set with a step cutA step cut is a style of cutting a gemstone characterised by straight sides with parallel facets. Most often, step cut stones are square or rectangular. 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 a closed mount with a foiled back. There are two graduated 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 on either side in square collet settings. Emeralds were a rare commodity at that period so this is an unusual original ring. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is a wonderful Baroque design with sweeping scrolled shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. and a cupped design beneath the emerald. A fantastic ring to wear for fine occasions!
Wonderful Georgian ring
Unmarked, tested to 9ct 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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