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Antique emerald and diamond carved five stone ring.
Ref 12583
Three octagonal emeralds set across the top in claw settings, with an approximate total weight of 0.50ct. Set in between with two old cutdiamonds with an approximate weight of 0.40ct. Mounted and set in an 18ct yellow gold carved mount, circa 1905.
OLD CUT Refers to a diamond cut with a circular shape and large CULET with the table diameter usually 50% or less then that of the girdle and a high crown. These diamonds were cut to maximise light return in low light conditions. Also called an Old European Cut.
Diamond Diamond is the hardest of all gemstones (and the hardest naturally occuring mineral on earth)with a score of 10 on the Mohs scale. The word comes from the Greek word 'Adamas' meaning invincible. The diamond has been a highly prized gemstone for the last three thousand years.
Emerald Emeralds are a variety of the Beryl family coloured green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Beryl scores 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. Most emeralds are highly included, so more care is recommended when wearing. The word "emerald" comes from the Greek 'Smaragdos' meaning green.
