A large 19th Century rose cut and cabochon cut fiery bohemian garnet ring in solid gold.
This astonishing high Victorian gold ring is set with 16 carats of exceptional fiery garnets. The beautiful garnets look like glowing embers of a fire when the light strikes them. There are three full tiers of fine large rose cut garnets which surround a central cabochon cut gem. Every lovely garnet is perfectly matched for color to the next and is of fine gem quality.
It is a larger style ring with an exceptional romantic feel to it. The top of the ring has a diameter of 1 1/8".
In total it weighs 13.48 grams. Marked 333 which is the German 8K mark, testing confirms the same.
Currently it is a size 6 1/2 US sizing.
The entire ring is hand made not cast as we see with so many Bohemian garnet reproduction pieces on the market today.
It is in lovely condition and is ready to gift or to wear!.
The hand polished cabochon has a mirror like polish, it is not a perfect hemisphere as it is hand cut and there are glimpses of some natural inclusions which reach the surface when viewed obliquely in some lights. The setting itself is in lovely condition. It is designed in large tiers which connect only from the two sides near the shoulders of the ring. This means that these tiers do move very slightly. They are as secure today as the day they were made more than 100 years ago!
I adore garnets they have such an earthy feel to them and are so hard wearing they make a wonderful every day jewels. Historically garnets were believed to be a good stone for business and are said to be energizing. To me they feel strong and calm.
Bohemian garnet pieces have been so fashionable that even to this very day they have been reproduced. This astonishing ring is an original antique piece.
This special piece has been examined by professional gemologist and diamond grader, a specialist in antique jewelry appraisal. It will be delivered with the Appraisal Report
What is amazing here is the size and sparkle of this amazing antique ring - it's a statement making a big splash on the hand and is like no other ring I have seen of the period in it's scale and exuberance.
Is this that unique antique garnet engagement ring? or a special garnet birthstone ring for your love?
Perhaps this is that antique ring you've been searching for that perfectly accentuates your unique style and personality!
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