Antique 17th Century Baroque Garnet Gold Ring

An antique garnet ring consists of a drop shaped rose cut garnet top with a filigree aura and a ring shank covered with gold lozenges alternating with gold flower granules. This authentic antique yellow gold ring of high carat gold and carries a Dutch hallmark for the year 1692.

Condition: Very good
Country of origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Style: Baroque
Period: Circa 1690
Material: high carat (18ct+) yellow gold
Technique: Granulation
Precious stones: Garnet
More background information on the hallmarks: These hallmarks can be found in “Merken van Amsterdamse Goud- en Zilversmeden” (hallmarks of Amsterdam gold- and silver smiths) By Elias Voet JR 1912. See our pictures for the various books we have on this subject.
Hallmarks: Clearly recognisable hallmarks for Amsterdam and the year letter F for the year 1692.
Dimensions: width of top of ring 1.10 cm
Weight: 3.40 gram
Ring size Continental: 53 & 17 , Size US 6¼ , Size UK: M