Jewellery, Objects of Vertu, Silver and Watches

A Victorian seed pearl, emerald and diamond ring, 1872, the bezel of two overlapping flowerheads of half seed pearl petals around a central rose-cut diamond or mixed-cut emerald, between shaped beaded shoulders, mounted in 18ct gold, Birmingham hallmark, registration mark for 29th July 1862, bundle 7, ring size N. £300-£400

This ring is illustrated in Rings 1800-1910, a study of English and related designs, by Verlaine Davies, pub. Write Designs, 2009, p.51.

The emerald is a little larger than the diamond. The emerald is chipped and light in colour, but lively. Half pearls all present. Mount shows general light wear. Bezel flowerhead width 9mm. Weight 3.1gm.