Art Nouveau 2.80 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1900

Name: Art Nouveau 2.80 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1116956
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Description

A mesmeric antique emerald ring. The emerald cut emerald in the centre - certified as Colombian - displays a bright, grassy green. Although there are inclusions in the emerald (which is common), the stone remain bright and vivid. Sixteen old mine cut diamonds surround the centre stone, each in an individual rubover setting, with a further two diamonds nestled in the split shoulders. The unusual vented back-hole features decorative hand-engraving - the sort of detail one would only ever find in an antique piece. On a fluted, slim 18k gold shank.

Accompanied by an emerald report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the emerald shows evidence of significant clarity enhancement, and is Colombian in origin.

Cut:? Emerald cut emerald and old mine cut diamonds.

Colour:? The diamonds range from H to I.

Clarity:? The emerald has visible inclusions (this is common and expected in emeralds). The diamonds range from VS2 to SI2; all are clean to the naked eye.

Carat:? The emerald is approximately 2.80 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.72 carat.

Circa:? 1900.

Size:? L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The emerald is approximately 9.4 x 7.4mm. The head of the ring is approximately 14.6 x 11.5mm and sits 6.3mm from the finger.

Weight:? 3.84 grams.

Metal:? 18k yellow gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1116956

Dealers Internal Reference

812112S187

Description

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Sixteen old mine cut diamonds surround the centre stone, each in an individual rubover setting, with a further two diamonds nestled in the split shoulders.

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The unusual vented back-hole features decorative hand-engraving - the sort of detail one would only ever find in an antique piece. On a fluted, slim 18k gold shank.

fig 1. Art Nouveau 2.80 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900 — fig 1. Art Nouveau 2.80 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1900

Accompanied by an emerald report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the emerald shows evidence of significant clarity enhancement, and is Colombian in origin.

Cut:? Emerald cut emerald and old mine cut diamonds.

fig 2. Art Nouveau 2.80 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900 — fig 2. Art Nouveau 2.80 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1900

Colour:? The diamonds range from H to I.

Clarity:? The emerald has visible inclusions (this is common and expected in emeralds). The diamonds range from VS2 to SI2; all are clean to the naked eye.

Carat:? The emerald is approximately 2.80 carat. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.72 carat.

Circa:? 1900.

Size:? L 1/2 (UK) or 5 7/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The emerald is approximately 9.4 x 7.4mm. The head of the ring is approximately 14.6 x 11.5mm and sits 6.3mm from the finger.