1800s Georgian Almandine Garnet Gold Two Row Ring

Unusual English Stuart period paste cluster ring with 8 rose cut pastes set in silver and backed in 18K with a gold bordered almandine garnet stone at center. Rings with paste stones in combination with real stones are unusual. The rose cut pastes on this ring are meticulously hand carved and the ring has significant hand gold work throughout. There is a painted black Florentine enamel design at the shoulders and the band is 18K. The goldsmith etched 3 flourishes into the gold band where the enamel painting ends on each side. The back of the ring is carved into a 6 leaved gold flower and raised about 3-4 mmm to give it depth. The ring back is as spectacular as the front. Such artistry could only be accomplished through the hand-work of an early goldsmith. The origin of paste is credited to 2 infamous Georges, the first being George Ravenscroft, an English glassmaker who in the 16th century invented a composition of leaded glass that resembled rock crystal. This composition of glass and lead and other mysterious ingredients were further developed and popularized by a Parisian jeweler, George Straus who is widely credited with popularizing paste jewelry...

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. The first letters of the stones spell the word "regard" using the first letter of each s...

We love this unusual and extremely rare 18ct gold Victorian snake ring with a cushion cut diamond head and studded with pave turquoise. It was made during the Darwin years when nature was a often source for fashion. Since ancient times snakes have been seen as a symbol for “Eternal love” and "Eternal life" so they were and still are often used as wedding rings, commitment rings...

THEO FENNELL is a well known and treasured jewelry designer who is known for his classic jewelry lines as well as his one-off pieces. This rare find is from his earlier days, a hefty...

18K Yellow gold ring with natural almandine garnet almandine origin - Tanzania gemstone measurements - 8.94 х 6.65 х 4.47 mm almandine weight - 2.7 carats ring weight - 2.7 grams rin...

18K Yellow gold ring with natural almandine garnet almandine origin - Tanzania stone measurements - 8.94 х 6.65 х 4.47 mm almandine weight - 2.7 carats ring weight - 2.7 grams ring s...

This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. The ring has been set with a central rectangular window that features a small locket of hair with a bor...

Sterling silver ring with natural Garnet Almandine in oval cut gemstone origin - India gem size is 0.12 х 0.16х 0.24 in / 3 х 4 х 6 mm stones weight - 0.55 carat rings weight - 1.6 ...