Description
Garnet and diamond ring, early 20th century. This cut-cornered rectangular cluster echoes the cut of the central orange stone, which is a variety of garnet known as Spessartine or ‘Mandarin’ garnet, and is the only member of the garnet family to display this striking hue. The millegrain-edged double border is set with early 20th century circular-cut diamonds. The reverse of this setting is just as beautifully worked as the front, with a hand-pierced gallery of spider-web design, and well-cut apertures for each diamond – a hallmark of the highest-quality early 20th century workmanship.
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Place Of Origin
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UK
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Stone Type
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Spessartine garnet: approx. 1.00 carat
Diamonds: approx. 1.30 carats total
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Stone Dimensions
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Spessartine garnet: approx. 8.0 x 6.0 x 3.6mm
Height of setting: 6.5mm
Width of setting at front: 18.5 x 16.7mm
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Metal Type
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18 carat yellow gold and platinum
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Marks
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Indistinct mark to interior of shank
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Date Of Manufacture
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1920 - 1925
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Period Of Manufacture
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Art Deco
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Condition
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Very good
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Signs Of Wear
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Very minor wear commensurate with age.
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Band Size
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UK: N US: 7.25 (complimentary re-size available)
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