The design of this seven-stone ring was very popular at the beginning of the 19th Century, and would often be combined with other ring bands.
The shank of this ring is made from 18k rose gold, while the front setting is made from silver. The front is set with seven rose-cut diamonds, the largest measuring 4.5 x 3.5 mm, which have been placed in closed, silver rubbed-over settings. Traditionally, diamonds were set in silver settings to optically enhance their colour and brilliance, while the backs and shanks were made in gold, to prevent the silver from tarnishing and staining your skin.
The rose-cut diamonds are unusually flat-cut, almost resembling a mirror-cut or a modified table-cut. The central three stones have received only four facets on the table, which adds to this mirror-like illusion.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: US 10, UK T 1/2, circumference 62 mm.
The front setting measures 18 x 5 mm.
This ring could be sized if desired.
Weight: 1.34 grams.
Age: Early 19th Century, also known as the Georgian Era, circa 1820s.
Material: The outside of the shank carries a partial Belgian hallmark of a cornucopia, which was used for 18k gold between 1814 and 1842.
Condition: The ring is in antique condition with some wear, consistent with its age. The foils behind the rose-cut diamonds have developed a patina over time, which gives the diamonds a slightly greyish look. There is a resizing mark at the back of the shank.
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