Antique Early Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Circa 1850’s
Quite a beautiful example of early Victorian work, c1850’s, this lovely all original ring is centred with a foil-backed rose-cut diamond in a ‘belcher’ or ‘buttercup’ style typical of the era.
Crafted from 18ct yellow gold with deeply chased sculpted shoulders extending for 3/4 of the shank to a then smooth half round remainder.
A simple and elegant treasure from the past just waiting to be worn and loved again.
STONES
Diamond - Rose-cut - Foil backed
1 @ approximately 3.7 X 3.4mm
ERA
Victorian 1837-1901
Circa 1850’s
MEASUREMENTS
6.5mm at widest, shoulders 4.5mm, tapering to 3mm at rear of shank
WEIGHT
2.49 Grams
MARKS
None
Tested as 18ct gold
SIZE
N or 17.1mm diameter US 7 3/4
Could be resized up 2-4, down 2
CONDITION
Very very good antique condition. No thinning to shank. Pattern is crisp with no wear or softening. Diamond is foil-backed typical of the Georgian and early Victorian era, the foil showing some signs of deterioration viewed under x 10 loupe magnification. Diamond itself shows no chips or abrasions, and is quite a high domed rose-cut.
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