Georgian 18ct Gold, Topaz & Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

An unusual GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). ring that was made circa 1820. It has been set with a gorgeous golden orange topazIt comes in many colours, including brown, green. blue, yellow, red, pink and orange. Topaz is very hard, being 8 on the Mohs scale, with a high cleavage. . The topaz is an unusual hexagonal cut within a pinched collet gold setting. On either side are old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod… diamonds set in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is typical of the period with repousse floral detail on the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones.. A beautiful and very wearable ring.