 | Third Floor Antiques |
|
Home |
|
Antique Georgian Diamond Ring browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Estate Jewelry:Gold:Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR: item # 456270 Please refer to our stock # 1967 when inquiring.
Third Floor Antiques P.O. Box 8135 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973 620-0119 Guest Book SOLD |
|
||||||||
|
This lovely ring is Georgian, circa 1800. It is silver topped rose gold, typical of the period. Diamonds were set in silver more pleasing in appearance and backed in gold so no tarnish would be a problem in contact with the skin or clothing. There are thirteen diamonds, twelve are flat cut and the central diamond a rose cut. All are set in crimped rub-over settings with tiny dots of silver giving additional distinctive texture. It is more unusual to find the stones open to the light during this period and this gives greater reflection and sparkle. The details are all finely mastered, right down to the tiny diamonds used where the shank is joined to the central section. The gold work is smooth with finely turned edges and the design looks like a beautiful paisley. The diamonds have the interesting variation of color expected in early cuts. The central section measures a sizable 1 inch across x 5/8 down giving quite a dramatic look. The size is a US 8. The ring is entirely original and in excellent condition. |
|||||||||
|
