Georgian Table Cut Diamond Inscribed Gold Ring

About the Item

A very unusual and special diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1820) era! This rare single stone piece features a lovely and romantic design crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold. A sparkling old Tablet Cut diamond rests at the center, held within a wide, squared bezel frame. The diamond weighs approximately 0.68ct and the unique cut sparkles beautifully within the open-backed setting. The squared centerpiece rests at the center of a solid gold band which has a special inscription that carries around the entire exterior and interior length of the band. Engraved along the outside, the sentimental message reads: "United hearts death only parts" while the inside reads "Fear God and Love me." Also found along the shank is the letter "M" which could have been part of a makers mark or hallmark that was removed to add the personalized inscription. A beautiful and romantic antique ring, it would make a unique alternative engagement ring or a special addition to any collection! The ring has a finger size of 9, but could easily be resized slightly if desired. Resizing, however, may effect the engraved inscription so this would not be recommended. The squared diamond centerpiece (including the gold frame) measures approximately 3/8" tall and slightly more than 1/4" wide. The ring remains in excellent antique condition. There is normal wear to the surface of the gold band, including spots where the inscription is wearing away. We have decided to keep the ring in its original condition, however, the engraving could easily be repaired if desired. Besides this normal surface wear, there is no other apparent damage to the gold setting or to the Tablet Cut diamond, which is intact and securely set. Due to the hand cut nature of old diamonds, the stone does not have perfect symmetry; this reflects the age and genuine appearance of an antique diamond.

Metal:

18k Gold

Stone:

Diamond

Weight:

0.68 ct

Style:

Georgian

Period:

1820-1829

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1820s