An exquisite antique 9ct gold and clear paste "diamond" trilogy ring. Representing 'past, present and future' the 3 stone trilogy ring was a popular choice of engagement ring in the Edwardian and early Deco era.
This is a two tone ring, 9ct yellow gold for the band with the stones setting in sterling silver. This is an antique jewellery technique that was used before the widespread use of white gold, it prevented an undesirable yellow cast from the gold reflecting on clear stones. The stones are claw set in a high rex (crown) setting with knife edge shoulders at the sides which helps focus all attention on them, the high setting also allows light to pass through enhancing the sparkle even more!
Absolutely gorgeous, this beautifully feminine ring would make an exquisite engagement ring, it looks stunning paired with a slender wedding band. It is equally at home as a dress ring and can certainly hold its own when worn stacked with other beautiful antique rings
Paste is a heavy very transparent clear lead glass that was invented in 1758 by Viennese goldsmith Joseph Strasser. It was mixed wet (hence the term paste) and the resulting material which had a very high refraction index and strong dispersion could be cut into facets so the stones simulated all the fire and brilliance of genuine diamonds. These beautiful imitation jewels became known as Strass stones!
MATERIALS: 9 carat yellow gold, sterling silver
GEMSTONES: 3 round facet cut paste (glass) stones, 4mm diameter, equivalent gemstone carat weight approximately 1/3 carat each
MEASUREMENTS: stone spread 13mm, stands 4.3mm high, band width 2.5mm. Ring size 7-1/2 (US) P (UK) EU 55-1/4 with sizing available for an additional fee
HALLMARKS: Stamped inside band '9CT & SIL'
WEIGHT: 1.8 grams
DATE: Transitional Edwardian/Art Deco, circa 1920
CONDITION: Excellent with expected signs of age but minimal signs of any real wear, the stones are free of flaws with no damage to the claws, any dark areas are camera shadow
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Materials: 9ct Gold, Sterling Silver, Paste Diamonds.