Antique, Victorian five-stone garnet half hoop ring gold

Antique, Victorian five-stone garnet half hoop ring goldAn antique Victorian ring, set with a row of five cushion cut garnets that graduate in size towards the centre stone. Claw set, the largest central garnet weighs 0. 47 carats while the smallest garnets weigh 0. 19 carats each. The row of garnets amount to a combined weight of 1. 50 carats. The half hoop ring is finished with a traditional Victorian scrolled shoulders and a decorative gold work gallery. Tested 15ct yellow gold, circa 1880. History

Width of setting at front: 14

the total approximate diamond weight is 0

The understated rub over setting is complemented by the pierced platinum which is accented with diamonds and millegrain detailing

encircled by a cluster of fourteen round-cut diamonds that are claw-set and have a combined weight of 0

Circa 1820 | Georgian

Synthetic gemstones were at the cutting-edge of scientific lab research and development

A particularly charming Vintage Engagement Ring

drawing out the depth of colour

Metal Type 18 carat yellow gold

A vintage natural ruby and diamond ring

George Frederick Kunz

are famed for producing the best examples of this effect