Georgian Emerald Paste Single-Stone Ring Size:6.75 crafted in 9 karat gold

crafted in 9 karat gold throughout and dating from the Edwardian period

Quite wonderful

a few highlights being: a working compass

Demantoid garnets (aka green garnets or Uralian emeralds) were discovered in 1868 when miners in the Russian Ural Mountains found an alluvial deposit ~110km from Ekaterinburg

diamonds and diamond-like garnets

Georgian Emerald Paste Single-Stone Ring Size:6.75 crafted in 9 karat goldDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A superb Georgian single stone ring dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. It's set with a vivid green emerald paste gemstone surrounded by an ornately hand engraved cushion shaped border. The shoulders are decorated with further engraved detailing, delicate foliate scrolls, and it's crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. The closed back setting acts as a mirror allowing light to be reflected back through the stone