Victorian 15ct Gold, Almandine Garnet & Emerald Ring

This is a particularly 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 1860. It has been set with three well matched almandineA variety of red garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour can resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. garnets. On either side of the central garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. are two small emeralds. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is in crisp condition with engraved scroll motifs and raised shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones.. The sides also have a scroll design. We do not recommend resizing this ring as the engraved decoration continues around the shank.