Circa 1820, this charming antique Georgian 18ct yellow gold turquoise and diamond ring features a forget-me-not motif on the front and it has a little glass locket compartment behind the face that contains a weave of hair. Perhaps originally worn as a mourning ring or as a pledge of love and fidelity, turquoise gemstones stand for protection and the diamond is forever.
Crafted in a very pretty rococo design the ring has a stepped profile and features a tiny old point-cut diamond mounted in a bright cut star setting in the centre framed by a halo of blue turquoise cabochons forming the raised flower head. The stepped shoulders are accented in a trio of turquoise stones at each side and a classic d-shaped gold band finishes this delicate feminine ring that would have perfectly suited the fashionable lightweight floral silk gowns of the romantic Georgian Regency era.
This charming antique forget-me-not ring speaks of true love and affection, steeped in sentiment she deserves to be cherished again!
DETAILS:
METAL: 18ct gold
GEMSTONES: Presidium tasted: 12 cabochon cut turquoise approx. 3mm diameter, 1 natural old point- cut diamond approx 1mm diameter (could be larger, the stone is almost completely enclosed within the setting so there is only the point visible)
RING SIZE: UK K-1/2, US 5-1/2 with sizing available for an additional fee.
MEASUREMENTS: gemstone spread 16mm across, 7.5mm deep, band 1.8mm wide
WEIGHT: 2.1 grams
HALLMARKS: None, as is typical for the era, acid tested and verified 18ct gold
DATE: Georgian, circa 1820
CONDITION: despite her being over 200 years old she is in overall very good antique condition showing just minor age related wear and patina. The hand cut turquoise cabochons show natural imperfections and inclusions and range in colour from blue to green. This ring has been professionally cleaned and polished so it is ready to wear or give as a gift.
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Materials: 18ct Gold, Turquoise, Old Point Cut Diamond.