Edwardian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring

A good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1913. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with just under one caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated ‘ct’, 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. ’24 carat’ signifies pure gold, ’18 carat’ 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as ‘c… of graduated old European cutGemstones cut in this style have a smaller table than the round brilliant and the overall depth is greater. This style of cutting was popular in the 19th Century and is the direct predecessor to the modern round Brilliant Cut. Similar to the Old Mine Cut. diamonds. They are well matched good white stones. This ring sits low on the finger and curves around it nicely. It would make a perfect engagement ring.