General Information:
- US Size: Right between a 5.00 and a 5.25
- Total Carat Weight: Professionally estimated 0.19 ctw (with the visual appearance of 1.02125 ctw by formula)
- Precious Metal Weight: 0.90 ozt + dwt
- Precious Metal Material: Sterling silver face with 18k warm yellow gold band (possibly a later historic replacement for an earlier original gold band)
- Dimensions: 6.0 mm north to south ring face; 14.0 mm east to west ring face; 1.0 mm band width; ring rises 2.5 mm from the finger at the center of the ring face
- Weight: 1.44 grams
- Markings: None, which is typical for rings of this age and make; tests for sterling silver and 18k warm yellow gold.
- Era: Estimated to be from the last half or quarter of the 18th century, c. 1750s-1800.
- Buyer Notes: This ring is an insanely rare find, and though it is very fragile and not ideal for everyday wear, it is a highly collectible diamond Georgian half hoop that is desirable by collectors. As mentioned, its foiled and closed back setting, as well as the condition of the original diamonds render it incompatible with water and best enjoyed from a protected and preserved position. The delicacy and exceptional rarity of this ring cannot be overstated. Please keep in mind that the unpolished and time-earned patinaed surface quality of this ring is considered extremely valuable by collectors, and has, thus, been left untouched. In purchasing this ring, you understand and accept that this ring shows wear, the diamonds show fracturing, and the aged historic construction techniques render it VERY fragile. Although the ring is considered relatively stable at the time of this listing, its condition is not guaranteed once it leaves our shop. This ring is not intended for everyday wear the way a more modern diamond band would be, and casual wear is not recommended without risking further deterioration. Please do not purchase under the impression that this diamond band is suitable for routine use! It is an historic hierloom, and it is our knowledgeable and practical advice that it be enjoyed as a safeguarded curiosity rather than freely and frequently worn. This is a collector’s item more than it is an accessory. Like all antiques, this ring is sold as-is.
Specifications:
- Center Stone Type: Diamond
- Center Stone Count: One (1)
- Center Stone Carat Weight: By formula, approx. 0.078 ct
- Center Stone Dimension: Measured in mount to be approx. 3.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 mm
- Center Stone Shape: Pear Shaped Rose Cut
- Center Stone Color Grade: Medium to deep champagne
- Center Stone Clarity Grade: Estimated SI2-I2
- Side Stone Type: Diamond
- Side Stone Count: Four (4)
- Side Stone Carat Weight: By formula 0.014 ct, 0.023 ct, 0.029 ct & 0.018 ct
- Side Stone Dimensions: Measured in mount: 2.9 x 2.3 x 0.4 mm, 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.5 mm, 3.5 x 3.3 x 0.5 mm & 3.4 x 2.5 x 0.4 mm
- Side Stone Shape: Rose Cut to Macle Cut
- Side Stone Color Grade: Champagne to Cognac/Chocolate Brown (due to age and foiling)
- Side Stone Clarity Grade: SI2-I2 (no carbon specks visible, so clarity could be much higher though foiling darkens the stones)
- Side Stone Type: Diamond
- Side Stone Count: Eight (8)
- Side Stone Carat Weight: By formula 0.005 ct, 0.003 ct, 0.006 ct, 0.001 ct, 0.003 ct, 0.003 ct, 0.003 ct & 0.003 ct
- Side Stone Dimensions: Measured in mount: 2.3 x 2.1 x 0.2 mm, 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 mm, 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.3 mm, 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.2 mm, 2.1 x 1.1 x 0.2 mm, 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.2 mm, 1.6 x 1.3 x 0.3 mm & 1.8 x 1.8 0.2 mm.
- Side Stone Shape: Rose Cut to Macle Cut
- Side Stone Color Grade: Champagne to Cognac/Chocolate Brown (due to age and foiling)
- Side Stone Clarity Grade: I1-I2 (no carbon specks visible, so clarity could be much higher though foiling darkens the stones)
The Story:
Dating to the second half of the 1700s, this incredible Georgian diamond ring is known as a “half hoop”, indicating that half of the hoop bears gemstones. These diamonds are all full of character and uniqueness, as they were all cut, faceted and polished by the hand of an artisan around 250 years ago. Thus, these diamonds are wholly individual, and being that they were not cut by machines, they are truly the only ones of their kind in existence.
This ring centers a beautifully cut pear shaped Rose Cut diamond, which features the greatest height of all diamonds that adorn this piece. Either side of this center stone is flanked by a pair of modified Rose Cuts, verging on Macle Cuts, which show less angled faceting and an overall flatter surface. These five main diamonds total a modest 0.16 ctw but have the appearance of roughly 0.86 ctw in their spread and face size. Surrounding these five primary diamonds are eight more petite Rose Cuts which offer subtle sparkles to offset the larger gems.
All the diamonds are designed to be on one half of the band, within the sterling silver face. This face is closed backed, meaning that no light passes into and through the diamonds to refract light. Instead, these diamonds are all foiled on their reverse. Both Rose Cuts and foiling were techniques designed specifically to catch the twinkle of candlelight, the foiling catching the light and reflecting within the stone. The metallic nature of both characteristics ethereally shoot light across and out of the stones, visually saturating the pieces with a spectrum of moody earth tones.
The face of the ring is an east-west oriented trefoil shape, something of a graduated and undulating silhouette. Yet, the ring hugs the finger in low profile practicality. Likewise, the diamonds are quite shallow by nature of their cuts, cleverly giving them larger visual appearances than their true carat weights. Multiple diamonds show fracturing that is commensurate with the ring’s very old age and lifetimes of unknown stories. Even so, these diamonds do appear stable within their mounts, and neither move when touched with the fingertip, nor affect the beauty of the ring in any way.
Georgian diamond bands are extremely rare acquisitions, but Georgian diamond bands with such an interesting aesthetic and dramatic presentation are, by far, even rarer. Given this, we have opted to offer this special heirloom jewel for sale regardless of its fragile condition, knowing that so few, if any, comparables enter the open market for sale. It should be noted that this ring’s foiling renders it incompatible with water and should like all foiled gems, therefore, not get wet. The pre-loved and storied state of the diamonds also designate this half hoop as best kept for special occasions only, and makes it most ideal as an addition to a historic jewelry collection largely enjoyed visually.
This ring not only exudes another era, by feels downright otherworldly. It is as delicate as it is powerful, as minimal as it is bold, and is a bewitching reminder of the love stories of generations past. This piece’s moody air defines its quality, and its peculiar complexion dazzles as truly extraordinary amongst antique 18th century adornments.
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