This stunning, fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with an 18ct white gold setting.
The pierced decorated setting is ornamented to the centre with a stunning collet set 1.31ct emerald cut emerald.
The feature stone is encompassed with twelve pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 0.98ct.
The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders feature paired leaf designs, blending with the plain ring shank via a cuff design.
This diamond and emerald cluster ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 carat gold.
This impressive antique emerald ring is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Such stunning early examples of this very high quality and grade are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
"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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Date: Circa 1880