1.12ct Emerald and 1.23ct Diamond, 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Antique Austro-Hungarian Circa 1895

Description

This stunning, fine and impressive 19th Century emerald ring has been crafted in 14ct yellow gold with a silver setting.

The pierced decorated, quatrefoil shaped silver setting is ornamented with a central feature 14ct yellow gold collet set 1.12ct oval mixed cut emerald.

The emerald is surrounded by four individually collet set Old European round cut diamonds.

A further thirty-four pavé and collet set diamonds embellish the shaped design.

The silver set, pierced decorated and trifurcated shoulders have a bead decorated scrolling design, melding with the main setting and amalgamating to join the 14ct yellow gold shank.

The shank is ornamented with a groove decoration, and is hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark 'RB' and the Austro-Hungarian hallmark for 14ct gold (fox's head, 4).

The setting has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as silver.

This stunning antique gemstone dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

"Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics."

Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.

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