Regency 15ct Gold, Emerald & Natural Split Pearl Flower Cluster Ring With Ornate Shoulders

A pretty 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold ring that was made circa 1830. In the centre is a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc’s mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. . Around it are eight pale emeralds in a flower design. 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. are a lovely pierced scroll design. On the reverse is a small glazed locket that would originally have held a lock of hair.

It would have been a gift of affection nearly 200 years ago.