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Edwardian Bow Ring in Diamonds and Emeralds, c.1900s

18 Carat Yellow Gold + Platinum

Quintessentially Edwardian in design, this circa early 1900s ring features a classic millegrain-detailed bow motif composed in platinum, and studded with rose cut diamonds to its north and south, and a similarly ornamented trefoil design at each shoulder. An emerald border at the ring's centre accents a single old cut diamond in an 18 carat yellow gold rubover mounting with a platinum bezel. A fluted shank in 18 carat yellow gold completes the setting of this original ring, which dates from around the turn of the last century.

Millegrain

A granular relief pattern design on metal, produced using a chisel. The effect produces slightly raised bumps and was often used in antique pieces through to the late Art Deco era.

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Edwardian

The period during the rule of Edward VII, between 1903 and 1910.

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Platinum

A metal prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion. It first became widely used in jewellery in the late nineteenth century, when methods were found to make it more easily workable. It features heavily in the delicate Edwardian jewellery of the first decades of the twentieth century.

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Old Cut

A term used to describe the cut of a stone, usually cut prior to 1910. They are characterized by having small tables, large culets and rounded outline with a high crown. They were cut so to produce optimal levels of fire, seen best in candlelight.

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Diamond

Derived from the Greek meaning ‘unbreakable’, diamond is a mineral, considered to be the most beautiful and rare of all gemstones. Diamond has been associated with love for centuries.

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Emerald

Named so from the Greek ‘green stone’, emerald is coloured by the trace elements chromium or, less often, vanadium. Emeralds have been mined in Egypt since the 4th century BC. Emerald is a stone that is said to open the heart chakra and symbolize ‘successful love’. It is green variety of the Beryl family, a species that also includes aquamarine, morganite and red beryl. The most desirable emeralds are mined in Muzo, Colombia, though emeralds are also being mined in other areas of South America, Central and Eastern Africa, Madagascar, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia. Read more

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Rubover

A setting style. See bezel setting.

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Bezel

The central part of the ring that holds the gem or main ornaments.

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Carat

A weight measurement of a gemstone or gold. The term is derived from the ancient used of carob seeds to balance scales when selling amounts of gold or gemstones. The term is often shortened to ‘ct’.

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Shank

The section of the ring which fits round the finger. Also known as a band.

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Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au. Gold is a yellow, malleable metal which makes it perfect for use in jewellery making.

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Cut

One of the most defining characteristics of a diamond is its cut. While high grades of color, clarity, and carat weight affect a diamond, it's the cut that determines the symmetry of the stone's facets, its overall proportions, and its ability to reflect light. An expertly cut diamond will achieve high levels of brilliance, sparkle, and durability. For more information and cut types, see The Four C's.

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Gemstone: Diamond, Emerald

Carat Weight: 0.50 centre + 0.16

Stone Shape: Old Cut, Rose Cut, Round

Colour: H

Clarity: SI

Age: 1900s, Edwardian

Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum

SKU: G8850P/A19

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