Antique Early Georgian 6ct Diamond rose cut foiled back gold 18 k RARE
January 29, 2020
Antique Early Georgian 6ct Diamond rose cut foiled back gold 18 k – RARE. Size of 11.80 mm(equivalent to 6.04 ct from visual point of view) / 9.40 mm (3 ct visually) and is very high rose cut. Diamond has an extra facet rough and pique also has several inclusions inside and is impossible to establish color and clarity because the foil underneath which has darkened. If you study picture from angle you will notice stone is white but appears grey because of oxidized foil. Diamond is set in gold 18k and was surrounded by 8 very small diamonds but because of age and wear only two stones have survived rest have fallen because their place has worn off because of time. On sides ring is decorated with fleur de lys this indicates it was made for French royalty. This is a very large diamond set in ring gold 18 k , no hallmarks but acid tested. Size of ring 8. Face of ring 13.72 mm / 13.5 mm. Weight 4.57 grams. Width of shank starts at 3.28 mm and goes to 2.13 mm I believe but not very sure that shank starting at the end of one of lilies flower until begin of the other flower was redone in Victorian times. Georgian shanks used to be thinner and less comfortable at wearing. Please study all the pictures this is a truly antique , rare ring. If you have questions don’t hesitate to ask. The item “Antique Early Georgian 6ct Diamond rose cut foiled back gold 18 k RARE” is in sale since Tuesday, January 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Georgian, Pre-1837″. The seller is “antiklegends5″ and is located in Budapest. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- lot: No
- Signed?: Unsigned
- Material: Gold
- Metal Purity: 18k
- Main Stone: Diamond
- Metal: Rose Gold
- Brand: Antique