Georgian Gold, Foiled Citrine & White Topaz Cluster Ring

A charming GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). ring that was made circa 1780. it has been set with a foil backedA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its optical performance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. These stones were typically set in silver closed backs to shield the fo… citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. surrounded by cushion cutA square or rectangular cut stone with rounded corners. Also called Antique Cut. white 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.  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.
pinch collet settings. The back is typical of the late 18th century with shell like ridges in a shallow cup shape. A lovely and unusual Georgian ring.