Victorian Perpignan Garnet Cluster Ring
A wonderful ring from the mid Victorian period. The ring originates from France and is made from 18ct gold. It has the classic Perpignan garnets set in a cluster formation. These garnets are known for their mildly deep pink/red appearance and for being cut in the manner of rose cuts, with the facets to the top. This particular ring has a lovely large oval garnet at the centre that has a beautiful, soft depth of colour. This is surrounded by smaller garnets and all are set in a closed back setting, as is standard of this style of ring. The ring is complete with leaf designs to the shoulders.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested)
Age - Mid Victorian, c1860s
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 16mm by 14mm. The central garnet measures around 10mm by 8.5mm.
Ring Size - UK N 3/4 US 7 1/4. This ring could be resized a little.
Condition - Good. Three little garnets have been replaced with modern cuts; two are more obvious than the other colour-wise. The centre garnet facets are a little rubbed. All details have been reflected in the price.
Weight - 2.7g
A wonderful ring from the mid Victorian period. The ring originates from France and is made from 18ct gold. It has the classic Perpignan garnets set in a cluster formation. These garnets are known for their mildly deep pink/red appearance and for being cut in the manner of rose cuts, with the facets to the top. This particular ring has a lovely large oval garnet at the centre that has a beautiful, soft depth of colour. This is surrounded by smaller garnets and all are set in a closed back setting, as is standard of this style of ring. The ring is complete with leaf designs to the shoulders.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested)
Age - Mid Victorian, c1860s
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 16mm by 14mm. The central garnet measures around 10mm by 8.5mm.
Ring Size - UK N 3/4 US 7 1/4. This ring could be resized a little.
Condition - Good. Three little garnets have been replaced with modern cuts; two are more obvious than the other colour-wise. The centre garnet facets are a little rubbed. All details have been reflected in the price.
Weight - 2.7g
A wonderful ring from the mid Victorian period. The ring originates from France and is made from 18ct gold. It has the classic Perpignan garnets set in a cluster formation. These garnets are known for their mildly deep pink/red appearance and for being cut in the manner of rose cuts, with the facets to the top. This particular ring has a lovely large oval garnet at the centre that has a beautiful, soft depth of colour. This is surrounded by smaller garnets and all are set in a closed back setting, as is standard of this style of ring. The ring is complete with leaf designs to the shoulders.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested)
Age - Mid Victorian, c1860s
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 16mm by 14mm. The central garnet measures around 10mm by 8.5mm.
Ring Size - UK N 3/4 US 7 1/4. This ring could be resized a little.
Condition - Good. Three little garnets have been replaced with modern cuts; two are more obvious than the other colour-wise. The centre garnet facets are a little rubbed. All details have been reflected in the price.
Weight - 2.7g