Victorian jewelers were not afraid to go big--and they did so with great flourish. The captivating and colossal garnet (19.00 carats!) in this spectacular ring is a rather rare hollow cabochon (aka carbuncle) scooped out in the back to enhance its fabulous rich cordovan color. Such a stone deserves an equally awesome setting. This one is an impressive structure embellished with stylized flowers glimmering with rose-cut diamonds and arranged to create a cool pattern against glossy black enamel. Wear it on the days when a power ring is in order. Total diamond weight, 1.00 carat. In 14K rosy-yellow gold. Now, and forever, ring size 7 1/4. Condition note: garnet and enamel show surface pits commensurate with the age and wear of the piece.
DETAILS
Materials:
14 Karat Rosy-Yellow Gold
Current Ring Size:
7 1/4
Possible Ring Size:
7 1/4
Length:
1 Inch
Height:
9/16 Inch
Gram Weight:
19 Grams
Period:
Victorian
CENTER GARNET DETAILS
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cabochon Cut
Color:
Orangish Red
Carat Weight:
19.00 carat
Measurements:
22.55 x 19.53 x 5.65 mm
ADDITIONAL GEM DETAILS
61 Rose Cut Diamonds
Carat Weight:
1.00 carat
Measurements:
0.90 x 2.70 mm
Color:
I-J
Clarity:
VS-SI
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
1.00
Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:
19.00
ABOUT VICTORIAN JEWELRY
The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.