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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.
The tapering shoulders are milgrained and grain set with 18 (nine either side) eight cut diamonds. Unique and undeniably impressive.
Contemporary hallmarks. London.
Cut – Pear shaped old mine / miner cut in the centre with eight cuts down the shoulders.
Colour – I. The diamonds in the shoulders are G.
Clarity –VS2. The diamonds in the shoulders are VS1.
Carat – 1.14 carat in the centre, with an estimated 0.16 carat total in the shoulders.
Circa – The diamond is circa 1870, the mount is new.
Size – L 1/2 (UK) or 6.25 (US). Complementary sizing is available, can be sized up or down.
Measurements – The diamond is 10.9mm by 5.3mm and sits 5.8 mm from the finger.
Metal – Platinum. Hallmarked.
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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1.14 Carat Pear-shaped Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
