Mid-Victorian Turquoise Paste 5-Stone Ring

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Mid-Victorian Turquoise Paste 5-Stone Ring

$250.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A sweet antique five-stone ring set with turquoise paste gemstones. It dates from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860, the central oval cabochon featuring an attractive heavily chased silver border. The band is modelled in 9 karat gold, with elegant split shoulders and a stylised flower motif

STONES

Turquoise paste gemstones

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 1.2 x 1.0cm

Width of band: 1.6mm

WEIGHT

2.0g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 9k gold and silver

CONDITION

Good, an old repair to the inside of one shoulder. A gold plate has been added, not obvious when worn