I am back from my inventory trips to Europe and listing an assortment of hand picked antique jewelry which I have selected one at a time from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Georgian era oval flat cut garnet in 18k gold with scrolled shoulders, flanked on each side by a clear white quartz/ rock crystal. I love the collet set garnet with the little pie crust detailing around the base of the bezel, typical for the Georgian era - late 1700s to early 1800s.
Crafted in rosy 18k gold. No hallmarks remain but sold to me from a reputable source in Europe and tested to confirm.
Antique boxes, props, staircases and bannisters ; ) not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7 , The garnet is 6.5x5.5mm widening out in the collet, the quartz are 3.5mm, the piece weighs 1.75g.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Two small circular chips to the edge of the garnet hidden under the bezel, this is just barely eye visible if you are seeking it for flaws as the large table of the flat cut stone is glossy and flawless. Some scuffs and surface abrasions to the facets of the quartz. One has a slightly different hue from age the foil back. Evidence of a sizing to a section of the back where the gold is a different hue. Underside of the ring face is a bit blunt at the edges of the forked shoulders, it was just made this way so not a condition issue, but something I noticed so I thought I'd mention it.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
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