An antique Victorian ring, set with a row of five cushion-cut garnets that graduate in size towards the centre stone. Claw-set, the largest central garnet weighs 0.47 carats while the smallest garnets weigh 0.19 carats each. The row of garnets amount to a combined weight of 1.50 carats. The half hoop ring is finished with a traditional Victorian scrolled shoulders and a decorative gold-work gallery. Tested 15ct yellow gold, circa 1880.

History

• Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
• Date Period: Circa 1879, Victorian.

The stones

• Largest garnet weight: 0.47ct .
• Largest garnet size: Length 5.3mm; Width 4.5mm; Depth 2.3mm
• Smallest garnet weight: 0.19ct .
• Smallest garnet size: Length 3.2mm; Width 3.2mm; Depth 2.2mm
• Total garnet weight: 1.50ct .

Band

• Metal Composition: 15ct yellow gold.
• Hallmarks: marked with hallmarks dating ring 1879 and indicating 15ct yellow gold.
• Band Size: UK M / US 6.25.
• 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 8.4mm; Width 18.5mm (including scrolled shoulders) ; Height of setting 2.9mm
• General Wear: Very; wear commensurate with age.
• Condition: All stones secure, safely set with gold fully covering each one, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it. To be worn with care.

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