An extremely pretty and dainty old cut diamond and pear-/heart shaped almandine garnet ring .

The pear-shaped garnet is milligrain set in silver, surrounded by 11 old cut diamonds below a floral,diamond-set tiara motif.

The ornate cutwork shoulder features a fleur-de-lys insert, adding to the credence that this lovely old ring is likely to be French in origin. Also that the pear-shaped stone refers to the heart and was perhaps given as a sign of affection or betrothal.

The delicate flat band is tapered and decorated with parallel lines. Condition: Good commensurate with age .

Circa 1860

Metal: Tests for 14 k yellow gold.

Settings: Silver. Stones: 17 old cut diamonds ranging from a single point to 0.7mm diameter.

Pear-shaped Almandine garnet 5.7mm x 3.09mm at maximum.

Dimensions of the front of the ring: 14.6mm x 8.9mm

Total weight: 1.7 gm 

Size : AUD M .USA 6.5

NGR40