An exciting foiled green paste stone ring. Later decorated with impressive gold work that depicts ivy leaves, the shoulders of this ring are equally as impressive as the kiwi-green stone. Paste is an imitation stone, and was a firm favourite of Georgian society. The art of crafting these stones was perfected in the 1730s, they are becoming exceedingly sparse nowadays, making this ring a real treasure.

History

• Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
• Date Period: Circa 1800.

The stones

• Oval-cut Paste: A particularly large green-yellow gemstone, secured in a rub-over setting and decorated with intricate metal-work.
• Paste weight:
• Paste size: Length 21.5mm; Width 17.5mm; Depth 10.5mm

Band

• Metal Composition: 15ct and 9ct yellow gold.
• Band Size: UK Q / US 8.25.
• Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.

The ring overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 23mm; Width 21mm (including shoulders) ; Height of setting 10.3mm
• General Wear: Very good overall; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: Stone is secure, safely set with metal fully covering it, no damage to the setting. Marks and scratches due to age. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it. To be worn with care, avoid submersion in water.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).