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A late 19th-century gold ring of remarkable delicacy, crafted in 9K gold with an ornate openwork mount of floral and fleur-de-lys motifs. At its centre is a foiled rose-cut diamond, belcher-set to emphasise its domed form. The diamond measures approximately 7 × 5 × 3mm, spreading to an equivalent of around 0.7 carats.The stone has developed a soft, misty quality from age-related discolouration of the foil beneath, a common occurrence in Georgian and Victorian jewels. This creates an atmospheric, almost otherworldly effect, though the diamond itself is of good quality and would return to brilliance if ever re-foiled.The mount rises prominently from the finger, with an architectural, almost Gothic presence, its pierced goldwork lending lightness to an otherwise bold design. Stamped with a French clover import mark for 9K gold, the ring likely entered the French market in the later 19th century.The ring is a UK size P, US size 7.75A striking jewel of both craftsmanship and character, perfectly encapsulating the ornate taste of the late Victorian era.
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