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An outstanding ring by an outstanding early Australian jewellery firm - Larard Bros. Melbourne - dating to the Edwardian era circa 1910-1915.

Crafted from 18ct gold and Platinum and designed as an ever popular four-stone diamond ring, and set with four stunning quality Old Mine-cut diamonds weighing in total an estimated 0.68ct / colour G-H, Clarity VS/SI.

The diamonds are each eight claw set, a sign of quality in itself, and set in Platinum for durability and longevity.

A simple upswept shoulder to each side flows seamlessly to a tapered half round shank.

Hallmarked with Larard Bros. trademark symbol the ‘Star with a bar’ (see photos), and 18ct and PLAT for Platinum.

Early Australian jewellery had become increasingly sought after in recent years, with good reason.. our early jewellers were impeccable craftsmen and our designs were second to none.

This fabulous ring, in stunning condition, would be an asset to any serious jewellery connoisseurs collection.

STONES
Diamond - Old Mine-cut
1 x 3.80mm / 0.22ct
1 x 3.73mm / 0.21ct
1 x 3.28mm / 0.14ct
1 x 3.12mm / 0.11ct
TDW estimated in settings 0.68ct
Colour G-H / Clarity VS/SI

MEASUREMENTS
Spread across finger - 1.6cm
Width - 4.0mm
Rise from finger - 4.52mm

ERA
Edwardian 1901-1915

WEIGHT
2.66 Grams

MARKS
‘Star with a bar’ - Symbol used by Larard 
18ct PLAT - For Platinum)

SIZE
P 1/2 or 18.1mm diameter US 8
Could be resized up 2-3, down 4-5 with a competent jeweller.

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition.  A finely crafted ring by a superior early Australian jewellery firm.  All claws strong and secure. No chips or abrasions to diamonds.  Diamonds are bright, white and of very good colour and clarity.   No thinning to shank, hallmarks clear.  No issues to note.

HISTORY OF LARARD AND SON, LARARD BROS (1874-1945).

Founded in 1874 as Larard and Son and becoming Larard Bros in 1882 and residing in 42 Little Collins Street East, Melbourne Australia.

John Larard was at that time apprenticed to James Murray of Bourke Street Melbourne.  On the death of their father John and his younger brother took control of the business which in 1882 became Larard Bros.

Larard Bros were manufacturing jewellers, importers, wholesalers and their inventory included rings of all descriptions, muff chains, medals and diamond mountings were a specialty.

Their range of gold jewellery included rings of all descriptions, Alberts, muff chains, masonic jewels and medals.  They were among the more enterprising of the Melbourne manufacturers who designed and produced gold field brooches for the makes in Western Australia. 

John Larard retired in 1906 and passed away in 1938 at the age of 86 years.  The firm continued to trade as manufacturing jewellers at Sudgen Place, off Little Collins Street until 1945. Members of the Victorian M.J.A. from its inception in 1889. Their mark “Five pointed Star with a Bar” was used in conjunction with the M.J.A. stamps.

Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths Makers & Marks. Cavill, Cocks & Grace.