Victorian Garnet Half-Hoop Ring

Victorian Garnet Half-Hoop RingAn elegant Victorian five stone half hoop ring set with vibrant purple garnets. The stones are graduated away from centre, and bordered to top and bottom by finely ribbed bands of gold. The shoulders are ornately textured, and English hallmarks confirm 15ct gold construction throughout. Handmade circa 1880. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Ring size: M 1 2 or 6. 5 US. Resizable for 35 Width at head: 7. 6mm Width of band: 1. 6mm Stones: Garnet, variety

the 1/4 carat old European cut diamond secured by eight platinum prongs

and of her Hesiod writes: "One carries far-seeing light for those on earth

"Take all the sweetness of a gift unsought

sleep-inducing poppies

and bright pink flashes under incandescent bulbs

An excellent 19th century neoclassical brooch modelled as the aegis

SI2 clarity)

The coin depicts Athena

offering the Eye of Horus

and the North West of England

Nyx with her owl

Extra facets were added to the crown and pavilion (17 on each) to reflect light back through the stone increasing its brightness (brilliance) and making it the first true brilliant cut