Georgian Diamond & Ruby Giardinetti Ring

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Georgian Diamond & Ruby Giardinetti Ring

$1,000.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1800

Stunning and scarce Georgian giardinetti (or flower basket) ring dating from the early 19th century, circa 1800. The "basket" is set with a gorgeous pinky-red ruby, and the flowers are beautifully rendered in silver and set with rose cut diamonds. The 15k gold band meets the head with elegant split shoulders, and it's survived the past ~220 years in great shape.

STONES

Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 1.5 x 1.6cm

Width of band: 1.7mm

Rise off finger: 1.7mm

WEIGHT

3.2g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver

CONDITION

Very good, wear commensurate with age and use