Antique, Victorian emerald & old-mine diamond five-stone ring
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Resizing rings
Resizing rings
The majority of our rings are eligible for a first time complimentary re-size upon completing your purchase.
Please add this requirement into 'special instructions for us' during checkout, and we will be in touch to confirm this.
Some rings cannot be resized due to the material composition. The ring description will tell you either way.
Why buy from us
Why buy from us
Each piece we sell is carefully chosen by antique expert, Sam Mee.
To us, boutique means a dedication to customer service, honesty, transparency and respect.
We're passionate about what we do. We don't take short cuts.
And we've been trading since 2019 with hundreds of satisfied customers.
Provenance
Original to c.1880, this emerald and diamond five-stone carved half-hoop ring is absolutely breathtaking. Set to centre with a natural emerald with an incredibly vibrant and luscious tropical green hue. Claw-set in an open-back setting and flanked by two cushion shape old-mine diamonds that compliment the central stone beautifully. Further set with two more natural emeralds, slightly smaller than the centre stone and each with slightly different proportions which is especially charming.
These emeralds come from the old mines of Colombia - the origin of the world's finest emeralds. Colombian emeralds are characterised by their highly saturated colour and high clarity - even today, with many new deposits all over the world, Colombian emeralds continue to be the standard by which every other stone is judged. Emeralds are naturally very included gemstones. Known poetically as jardin (French for 'garden'), delicate moss-like feathers drift through each stone - not as flaws, but as fingerprints. For this reason, no two emeralds will ever be the same, each has its own unique character.
These emeralds all have an exceptional colour and upon close inspection you can see subtle variations in the hue and tone of each stone. All stones claw-set in open-back settings, the gallery is intricately carved with scrolling scalloped detail which is typically seen in Victorian rings of this style.
Victorian five-stone rings of such high quality as this one are hard to come by - most will have been broken up in the following century to be re-set into more contemporary jewels. This jewel is a truly exceptional example of Victorian craftsmanship and would be an excellent heirloom piece.
The Natural Stones
- Principal emerald weight: 0.32ct
- Principal emerald size: Length 4.9mm; Width 4.5mm; Depth 2.3mm
- Total emerald weight: 0.56ct; Colombian emeralds; octagonal-cut
- Total diamond weight: 0.60ct; Two cushion old-mine cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 5.6mm; Width 17.7mm
- Height of Setting: 3.7mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
How long does UK shipping take?
How long does UK shipping take?
UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 1-2 business days for your order to arrive.
Do you ship items internationally?
Do you ship items internationally?
Yes, we provide free international express shipping on all online orders via FedEx or DHL, the working day after the payment has cleared. Local taxes and duties may apply. However, we currently do not ship to the following territories: Africa, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Israel, Lithuania, North Korea, Pakistan, Republic of Georgia, Russia, Turkey, etc.
Please allow 4-5 business days for your order to arrive. Local taxes and duties may apply. You can read our shipping page for more information.
Resizing
How does resizing work?
How does resizing work?
Most of our rings can be resized unless stated otherwise in the item description. Simply add your required size in the notes section at checkout, and our team will take care of the rest!
Please allow an additional 5 to 10 working days to the delivery time. If you require your order for a particular date, please get in touch as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate.
You can purchase the ring and then return if for resizing if needed - if you buy an engagement ring, for instance, but it is not quite the right size for your partner. There is no additional charge for this but the buyer is responsible for the return postage and insurance.
What is my ring size?
What is my ring size?
Please consult the sizing guide here or contact us to get a more accurate gauge of your ring size.
Certificate
Does the ring come with a certificate?
Does the ring come with a certificate?
Most of our rings come with gemmological certificates. If not, we can provide one for an additional charge. All of the rings are checked and examined by a professional gemologist before they reach the website.
