Victorian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Rub Over Set Ring

A smart 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made in 1888. Engraved inside the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is “FB FRCM 18 MAY 1888”. It has been rub over set with three well matched 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 that have an estimated weight of 1.30 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated ‘ct’, 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. ’24 carat’ signifies pure gold, ’18 carat’ 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as ‘c…. At that time diamonds were sourced in India, most famously from the Golconda mine so these stones are most likely Indian diamonds. They have a special look about them that modern brilliant cutA circular gemstone cut, especially for diamonds or other transparent stones, with 57 or 58 facets. This cut returns the greatest amount of brilliancy, fire, and white light to the eye, making it an immensely popular cut. Also known as the Modern Brilliant Cut, the American Brilliant Cut, or the Ideal Cut. diamonds can never achieve. it is a great looking ring that would be perfect for every day wear.