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Here is an outstanding antique diamond signet ring dating approx 1860/1880
Totally untouched conditions

it has been superbly hand created by a master goldsmith during the glorious Victorian period all in solid 18 Kt gold )Assay present inside although partially worn) with a silver overlay for the diamond's setting

The ring figures marvellous scroll work all hand engraved and the whole crown and along the shoulders with deep details motifs dear at the time
The large oval centre boasts a combination of rose cut diamonds with the larger set in the middle in oval cut and lots more in surround
The center rose cut diamond measure 5.75 mm. x 4.00 mm. all the others in circle measure from 2.62 mm. to 3.08 mm.

All diamonds have plenty of sparkle and add mysterious charisma to the rarity of the ring
Head measure 14 mm. x 13 mm.
Back shank is wider than usual
Weighs 6.7 grams
It sits quite flat on the finger and stands on very beautifully

The ring is in very good conditions commensurate to its age -More than 100 years old!-
Its beauty increases along the time being today a very special example sought after and highly prized world wide

True antique and very rare
Simply fabulous example!!!
 

METAL: 18 Kt yellow gold and silver
PERIOD: Victorian
HALLMARKS: assay (partially worn)
GEMSTONES: 1 rose cut diamond of 5.75 mm. x 4.00 mm. and 8 rose cut diamonds ranging in diameter from 2.62 mm. to 3.08 mm.
UK SIZE: M 3/4
US SIZE: 6 1/2
MEASURES: head is 14 mm. x 13 mm.  (h. x w.)
WEIGHT: 6.7 grams
CONDITION: very good

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