Big rose cut diamond Victorian ring, silver on 18K gold

Antique jewelry object group: rings

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Victorian
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Period: ca. 1880
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Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K yellow gold (see explanation on silver on gold).
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Technique: Gold-backed silver or the silver on gold technique. This technique finds its origin centuries ago, when jewelers believed that only a silver mounting could render the true beauty of a diamond. Backing the silver jewel with a (thin) layer of gold was a practical precaution taken to avoid the silver jewelry leaving black stains on clothing or skin. Over the years, with the recognition (and thus use) of platinum as precious metal and the development of white gold the practical necessity to use bi-colored material became obsolete. The argument to use bi-colored metals became more an estetic then a practical one.

Diamonds: One big and 12 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: diameter of top of ring 1.40 cm (0.55 inch)

Weight: 2.20 gram (1.41 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 59 & 18¾ , Size US 8¾ , Size UK: R

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 08267-4184

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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