Georgian 18K Gold, Foiled Citrine Ruby Emerald & Paste Harlequin Ring
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1404657
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1404657
A delightful Georgian harlequin ring featuring a marquise cut citrine surrounded by a border of alternating green and red stones—emeralds, rubies and paste. The mixing of natural and paste stones was not uncommon for the period. The citrine is foiled to impart a reddish-orange body color from certain angles. The stones are set in a closed-back setting. The shank is simply enhanced with a fleur-de-lis on each side where it joins the crown. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold, and bearing a later French import mark for 18K.
- Origin: probably England, ca. 1810.
- Dimensions: crown, 3/4" x 7/16”.
- Finger Size: 8 1/4.
- Condition: very good; the central stone has a 1-1.5mm flake on one point only visible upon close examination with magnification.
- Weight: 3.8 grams.
