19th Century 18K Gold ring, with diamonds and a cabochon garnet

Description

A natural garnet, cabochon-cut and weighing approximately 9 carats, forms the centrepiece of this 19th-century Victorian-era ring. This is a natural-coloured stone that has not undergone any treatment. The central gem is enclosed in an 18K yellow gold bezel setting with a regular outline. It is bordered by an entourage of juxtaposed old-cut diamonds, forming a halo that follows the rounded shape of the cabochon. The mounting, also crafted in 18K yellow gold, elevates the ensemble on a basket that extends into a simple band. The ring weighs 7 g and its finger size is 51. Resizing is offered complimentary. In the 19th century, during the Victorian period, the cabochon cut was widely used to showcase garnets. The combination of a smooth stone with an entourage bordered by old-cut diamonds was a classic and recurring composition in the jewellery art of that era.