Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Pear Shaped Ring

An unusual and beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made in the 1880s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with a pear shaped emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl… surrounded by fifteen diamonds. The emerald is of Columbian origin and is a really good colour. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is pierced on either side which lightens the design. It would make an ideal engagement or dress ring.