Emerald and Diamond Cluster

This unusual antique emerald and diamond ring was made in France and dates to the early 19th century.

In the centre rests a vibrant 0.3ct step cut emerald in an open-backed rubover silver setting. The stone is a wonderful vivid green colour and sits majestically within a halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back and foiled rubover settings. The triangular facets of rose cuts were very popular during the Georgian and Victorian periods as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut. 

The central cluster rests in a ‘belcher’ setting with 8 u-shaped curves to create a petal like design. The mount, crafted in 18K gold, is intricately engraved with foliate design and tapers towards the back of the ring with a D-shaped cross section. 

UK size T, US size 9.5

The ring weighs 7.03 grams, it is unmarked but tests as 18K gold. 

The ring is in good overall condition condition and the stones are securely set. There is some light wear to the gold as expected with rings of the age. The emerald displays a great colour with lots of natural inclusions; upon magnification, one of the inclusions reaches the table surface in one corner. The rose cut diamonds measure 2.5mm x 2mm across. The silver cluster measures 10mm in diameter.  

The ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear, and the emerald is open-backed which makes it easy to clean! A truly gorgeous and highly unusual antique emerald cluster ring.