Victorian tourbillon engagement ring with big brilliant old mine cut diamond

Object group: rings
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style: late-Victorian early Art Nouveau
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Style specifics: Pre-Art Nouveau - The style of this jewel announces the coming of the Art-Nouveau style.
Period: 1890, events and facts this year
Theme: This kind of ring is designated in French by the name ‘Tourbillon’ which translates in English to 'twirler' or 'twister', obvious because of its original design.
Theme related links: engagement ring, silver on gold, millegrain setting
Material: 18k yellow gold and silver
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Diamonds: One old mine brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 1.01 crt. (color approx. G, clarity approx. si) and 18 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.23 crt.
Total diamond weight: approx. 1.24 crt.
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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Weight : 3.80 gram (2.44 dwt)
Ring size Continental: 60 & 19¼ , Size US 9¼ , Size UK: S
Resizing: It is our pleasure to resize the ring for you (if needed) at our expense. Only for extreme resizing we have to charge.
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Reference Nº : 08103-4086 (or click here)

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