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Find Out MoreA rare early ring that was made circa 1750-1780. In the centre is a pinched collet set heart shaped rose diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... with two rose diamonds on either side 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.
settings. On the back of the heart shaped rose diamond is a reeded shell motif and the inside of the 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is raised in the centre.
It would most likely have been a betrothal ring.
A rare ring.
Unmarked, 15ct 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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