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Find Out MoreA lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with five well matched naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls. Along the edges on either side are small 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... pointsA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. as they are called. These were often used to give VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). rings a line and to add sparkle. The carved half hoop sides of the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. are decorated with crisp scroll work. It curves well around the finger.
For pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. lovers this is a beautiful ring and in lovely condition.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
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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