Very much in the Georgian style this exquisite Victorian 9ct gold pink tourmaline and pearl ring bears good clear hallmarks for Chester 1899. Chester assay office closed in 1962 so these historial hallmarks are sought after.
A true "half hoop" ring with the gemstones covering the entire finger from side this beauty gives the appearance of a full band gem-set ring when worn. The gold is a lovely warm rosy colour that is characteristic of old gold.
Numbering 4 in total the beautiful raspberry pink tourmalines are a fairly large size and flat cut in the Georgian style, they are accented at the top and bottom in rows of little seed pearls. The gemstones are closed back and nest in bezels with nipped edges adding even more to the Georgian character of this piece.
Full of old world charm this beautiful and very unusual antique ring is expertly crafted and looks stunning on the finger.
MATERIALS: 9ct gold
GEMSTONE: 4 flat cut tourmalines 5.5mm diameter, 6 pearls 2mm diameter.
HALLMARKS: stamped 'wheatsheaves & sword' for Chester, '9-375' for 9ct gold, date letter 'Q' for 1899, makers mark 'J.S'
WEIGHT: 2.1 grams
DATE: Victorian, dated 1899
MEASUREMENTS: gemstone spread 20mm, band 2.5mm wide
RING SIZE: O-1/2 (UK), 7-1/2 (US), with sizing available for an additional fee (please be aware that if you choose to have the ring sized it is considered a customised item and is non-returnable)
CONDITION: in very good antique condition with wear consistent with age, shows some minor surface and edge scuffing to the tourmalines and natural inclusions within, please see the photos. All of the gemstone stones are secure in their settings and there is no wearing thin of the band. This ring has been professionally cleaned and polished and is ready to wear or give as a gift.
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Materials: 18K Gold, Opals.