{"product_id":"georgian-18k-gold-hessonite-garnet-rose-cut-diamond-cluster-ring-c-1780","title":"Georgian Hessonite Garnet Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA stunning and rare Georgian era hessonite garnet ring dating to around 1780. The ring is set with a marvellous large 5.5ct deep orange gemstone, known as hessonite garnet; a rare variety of grossular garnet not frequently encountered in Georgian jewellery, and even less often seen in a stone of this impressive size. The colour is particularly intense and vibrant; a rich, glowing burnt-orange with that characteristic syrupy warmth that makes fine hessonite so desirable.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUnusually for the period, the central stone is set open-backed. Many Georgian rings were closed and foiled, which over time can darken or degrade; this example allows light to pass cleanly through the garnet and makes modern cleaning straightforward. The centre stone is framed by a border of rose-cut diamonds in crimped collet settings. Their soft, silvery sparkle provides a beautiful contrast to the saturated orange of the garnet. The octagonal bezel measures approximately 17 × 14mm and the shoulders are decorated with lovely pierced ornamentation, giving the ring excellent finger presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eExcellent condition overall; no visible nicks or scratches to the garnet, which has been recently professionally polished by my jeweller. The diamonds remain well set and lively.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK size J, US 4.75\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Weight 4.92 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Unmarked but tests as 18K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEither English or possibly French\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA fine late 18th-century cluster ring; a rare gemstone choice in a bold and very wearable scale.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49045736718644,"sku":"1017810260","price":69730.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8251_57a89d1f-c8cf-44f8-acd7-8711216b9807.jpg?v=1771443048","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/georgian-18k-gold-hessonite-garnet-rose-cut-diamond-cluster-ring-c-1780","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}