Antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Memorial 18ct Gold Ring, Circa 1770

Antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Memorial 18ct Gold Ring, Circa 1770

This sweet petit mourning ring from the Georgian period, dated 1770 features a lovely close back crown set with a little step-cut emerald of .25ct within a border of old mine cut Diamonds .40ct – the band decorated with white enamel with gold lettering ‘Marg Daubuz Ob 24 July 1770 Ae 17.

Rare Georgian example – so beautiful to wear

Further Details:

Metal: 18ct gold and silver, tested
Hallmarks: none/worn
Gems: 1 emerald cut natural emerald of approx .25ct (3.9 x 3.7 mm.) – 8 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .40ct
UK size: H 3/4
US size: 4 1/4
Measures: head is 10 mm. in diameter
Weight: 2.2 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use