Antique, Victorian emerald & old-mine diamond five-stone ring
Current band size: UK: Q½ / US: 8.75 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
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
- Emeralds: Natural 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).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free, fully insured express shipping on all orders.
- UK Orders: Shipped via DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery the working day after payment clears. Please allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
- International Orders: Shipped via DHL the working day after payment clears. Please allow 4–5 business days for delivery.
All shipments are fully tracked and require a signature upon receipt, ensuring your order arrives safely and securely.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
