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18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909
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18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AgAu Jewellery
Description

A lovely delicate 18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909. The ring is set with a 4 old cut garnets 2 round and 2 oval cut almandine garnets, totaling (0.80ct) the garnets are a striking with a stunning pink/purply hue, in between the garnets are 4 seed pearls, it is a fantastic quality ring. The ring is hallmarked for 18ct gold Birmingham C.1909. The face of the ring measures 1.6cm wide x 0.7cm high and weighs 1.6 grams, the ring size is a J 1/2 and is offered in excellent condition.

Metal: 18ct yellow gold

Stones: 4 x Almandine Garnets, totalling (0.80ct), 4 x seed pearls

Ring Face Measurement: 1.6cm wide x 0.7cm high

Hallmarks: Marked for 18ct gold C.1909’s

Ring Size: UK Ring size J 1/2

Weight: 1.6 g

Condition: Excellent Condition

Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated this Antique Garnet Pearl Ring to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09265621
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Carved scroll gallery: early twentieth-century gold mounting work.
Hand-cut facets on the garnets: shaped before modern machine lapidary cutting.
Natural seed pearls set with gold beads: jewellery made before widespread pearl culturing.
Engraved foliate shoulders: softened detailing shows a century of gentle wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.7cm (0.28")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1180803
Dealers Internal Reference
308236
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Description
A lovely delicate 18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909. The ring is set with a 4 old cut garnets 2 round and 2 oval cut almandine garnets, totaling (0.
“
80ct) the garnets are a striking with a stunning pink/purply hue, in between the garnets are 4 seed pearls, it is a fantastic quality ring.
AgAu Jewellery

The ring is hallmarked for 18ct gold Birmingham C.1909. The face of the ring measures 1.6cm wide x 0.7cm high and weighs 1.6 grams, the ring size is a J 1/2 and is offered in excellent condition.

fig 1. An 18ct yellow gold Edwardian cluster ring set with dark red almandine garnets and natural seed pearls.
fig 1. 18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909

Metal: 18ct yellow gold

Stones: 4 x Almandine Garnets, totalling (0.80ct), 4 x seed pearls

Ring Face Measurement: 1.6cm wide x 0.7cm high

Hallmarks: Marked for 18ct gold C.1909’s

Ring Size: UK Ring size J 1/2

Weight: 1.6 g

Condition: Excellent Condition

Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated this Antique Garnet Pearl Ring to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09265621
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Carved scroll gallery: early twentieth-century gold mounting work.
Hand-cut facets on the garnets: shaped before modern machine lapidary cutting.
Natural seed pearls set with gold beads: jewellery made before widespread pearl culturing.
Engraved foliate shoulders: softened detailing shows a century of gentle wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
0.7cm (0.28")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180803
Dealers Internal Ref
308236
AgAu Jewellery
AgAu Jewellery
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

To pay with a credit/debit/amex card, applepay & layaways shop online www.agauewellery.com or telephone orders 01617061316 / 07356262506.

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Archive I An 18ct yellow gold Edwardian cluster ring set with dark red almandine garnets and natural seed pearls.

18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909

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An 18ct yellow gold Edwardian cluster ring set with dark red almandine garnets and natural seed pearls.
18ct Gold Antique Old Cut Almandine Garnet and Seed Pearl Cluster Ring C.1909
Ref: SA1180803
An 18ct yellow gold Edwardian cluster ring set with dark red almandine garnets and natural seed pearls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material18ct Gold, Garnet, Pearl
  • ColourGold, Deep Red
  • MotifsCluster setting, Seed pearl border, Carved shoulders, Old-cut gemstones
  • SizeH 0.7 cm (0 in) x W 1.6 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian cluster ring dates from around 1909 and exhibits the delicate craftsmanship characteristic of the period. The piece comprises an 18ct yellow gold band accented with carved shoulders, holding four old-cut almandine garnets alongside four natural seed pearls in a multi-stone cluster setting. The garnets display a rich deep red colour with pinkish-purple undertones, contrasting against the lustrous white pearls set into the gold mount. The photograph shows the irregular configuration of the cluster arrangement, the golden finish of the patterned shank, and the faceted surfaces of the deep red garnets. Birmingham hallmarks appear on the interior of the band, confirming the metal standard and date. The face of the ring measures 0.7 cm high by 1.6 cm wide, with a depth of 2 cm. Such a piece suits daily wear on the hand, functioning as a traditional item of personal jewellery or an heirloom-style dress ring. Collectors of Edwardian gold jewellery and antique garnet pieces will find it a suitable addition to an existing collection or an appropriate gift for a special occasion.

FAQs

Edwardian cluster rings from the early twentieth century often combined rich, deep red almandine garnets with lustrous natural seed pearls set in high-carat yellow gold. These designs frequently featured ornate, carved mountings that reflected transitional aesthetics between late Victorian sentimentality and Edwardian elegance.

Pieces from this era were primarily constructed using 18ct or 15ct yellow gold, natural half-pearls or seed pearls, and hand-cut gemstones such as almandine garnets. Settings often featured claw or grain settings crafted entirely by hand.

Authentic pieces usually feature British hallmarks denoting gold purity and date letters from the period, alongside hand-carved detailing on the shoulders. The cut of the garnets typically displays hand-faceted old-cut proportions, while seed pearls exhibit slight natural variations in shape and lustre.

An antique cluster ring serves as a focal dress ring when worn individually on the right hand, or paired with plain contemporary gold bands for a layered aesthetic.

Seed pearls are sensitive to moisture and chemicals, so immersion in water, ultrasonic cleaners, and harsh chemical treatments must be avoided. Clean gentle areas around garnets with a dry, soft-bristled brush and wipe the gold metal with a lint-free polishing cloth.
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