1907 Four Diamond Carved Half-Hoop

1907 Four Diamond Carved Half-HoopAn exceptional Edwardian carved half hoop ring, somewhat unusual on account of the four principal diamonds (typically such rings feature an odd number of stones one, three, five, seven). Pairs of smaller old cut diamonds furnish the spaces between the larger ones, the ten stones totalling around a carat in weight. The galleries are deeply engraved with intricate scrolls and swirls, and it's crafted in 18ct gold throughout. Chester hallmarks date it to

who had unprecedented access to an abundance of these exotic

allowing for the creation of new and vibrant hues

and rebirth

We can have it re-gilded if you prefer a bright yellow gold tone

An excellent vintage cocktail or engagement ring

They were removed by Pope Pius IX in the middle of the 19th century

but feature an extra symbol: what looks like a little U

and grape bunch fob with carnelian intaglio of a bird escaping its cage with French motto QUE ME NEGLIGE ME PERD

E colour and VS clarity

shrouded in murky cloud

20pts (calculated)

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