This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct white gold.
The substantial pierced decorated frame features three stunning Colombian emeralds, totalling 1.95cts, individually four-claw set to in a linear horizontal trilogy formation.
This feature emerald arrangement is encompassed with fourteen transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
The trifurcating ring shoulders are ornamented with thirty-six pav© set eight cut diamonds, and blend seamlessly to the plain hallmarked shank.
The interior of the shank is hallmarked with the 18ct gold mark (750) and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold.
This impressive vintage emerald ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card*.
Such large combination cluster rings in this stunning design, with larger set feature diamonds are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
This vintage octagonal emerald and diamond ring makes a meaningful anniversary gift, especially for the 20th or 35th (emerald) anniversaries. It is also a thoughtful choice for those born in May, as emerald is their birthstone, symbolising renewal and enduring love.
NOTE: * The Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) lab has verbally (report number 5785-3872 ) accredited the emeralds originating in Colombia and verifies that the gemstones shows moderate to significant amount of oil in fissures.
"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.
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone of this example of vintage emerald jewellery.
Date: Circa 1960