Georgian Rose Diamond Ring

Georgian Rose Diamond RingA Georgian era diamond solitaire. They hit different. The oval rose cut diamond is set over silver foil to enhance its brightness its brilliance and the silver collet that secures it in place is beautifully worked and aged such that it almost melts into the stone. The yellow gold band is a rich 18 carat, with etched ribs to either side of the head. It dates from the early 19th century, circa 1820. Era: Georgian, circa 1820 Ring size: O 1 2 or 7. 5 US.

The head features an open gallery at the back and

it's 48 inches in length and weighs a substantial 19

NM Maker's Mark

She suggests that it should probably be dated earlier than 1700-1750

With French owl import marks that warrant the gold at 18 carat

Strictly for those with a taste for the finer things

along with French import marks to the outer band (post-1926)

Whereas the Greeks saw Ares to be primarily a destructive and destabilising force to the extent that he was often treated with revulsion and contempt

oversized black enamelled bail

one carnelian

formed from shimmering iridescent colour change paste - an effect akin to adularescence in labradorite or moonstone

Micromosaic ring depicting a white dover over scarlet tesserae background